Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a seasoned Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor to join their Chambers ranked team in Leeds. This role involves managing cases that challenge public bodies and advocating for vulnerable individuals. The firm offers a supportive hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, making it an exceptional opportunity for solicitors aiming for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours/hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme

Performance related bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Income protection

Life assurance

Interest free travel loan scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted dental scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in civil claims against public bodies and human rights.
• Supervisory experience over junior colleagues expected.
• Interest in media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Run own caseload related to public law and human rights.
• Supervise junior colleagues in the team.
• Focus on cases against police and local authorities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Business development

Engagement with media

Education

Solicitor with 4 years PQE

Job description

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

A Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm based in Leeds. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

My client is an award winning, international law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor to join their Chambers ranked team. The team is nationally recognised for holding public bodies to account, challenging injustices, and fighting for the rights of vulnerable individuals and communities.

As a Civil Liberties Lawyer you will focus on cases involving actions against the police, local authorities and also inquest work. You will run your own caseload and will be responsible for supervising junior colleagues. You will be commercially aware with an interest in business development and engaging with the media with the support of a press team.

Applications are invited from Solicitors with at least 4 years PQE and you will have experience of working on civil claims against public bodies, court of protection, human rights or public law cases.

Benefits:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours/hybrid working
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Apply now for immediate consideration.