Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor – Cardiff (Hybrid)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Diversity networks

Pro bono & social responsibility

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is pleased to advertise a Solicitor role in Cardiff for Public Law & Human Rights with 2+ PQE. The role offers permanent, full-time with hybrid flexibility and a salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

You will manage your own caseload, supervise juniors, advise on care and best interests decisions, and help grow the department while safeguarding the rights of vulnerable clients. The firm seeks a solicitor with strong public law experience, Cardiff ties, resilience, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in public law, human rights, or Court of Protection welfare matters
• Demonstrates resilience under pressure
• Independent yet collaborative
• Committed to securing justice for vulnerable clients
• Cardiff or South Wales connection

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in disputes over medical treatment
• Advising on residence and care arrangements
• Handling best interests decisions
• Supporting Partners and senior colleagues on complex matters
• Building relationships with organisations to strengthen client services
• Contributing to the team’s established reputation and growth

Skills

Public Law

Human Rights

Court of Protection

Job description

Chadwick Nott is pleased to advertise a Solicitor role in Cardiff for Public Law & Human Rights with 2+ PQE. The role offers permanent, full-time with hybrid flexibility and a salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

You will manage your own caseload, supervise juniors, advise on care and best interests decisions, and help grow the department while safeguarding the rights of vulnerable clients. The firm seeks a solicitor with strong public law experience, Cardiff ties, resilience, and