Public Sector Litigation Director, Wales Growth Leader

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a respected national law firm in Cardiff seeking a Partner/Legal Director specializing in public sector litigation and procurement disputes. You will lead a varied caseload, advise public bodies and suppliers, and help grow the Welsh practice while mentoring colleagues.

The role offers a senior, influential path with strategic impact, collaboration across practice areas, and a clear opportunity to shape the firm's public sector offering in Wales.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial and/or public sector litigation.
• Significant experience in public procurement litigation and disputes involving public bodies.
• A strong understanding of procurement processes, commercial contracts and governance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a varied caseload of complex public sector litigation and contentious matters.
• Advising on high-value and strategically significant procurement disputes, including challenges to public procurement processes and contractual awards.
• Acting for public bodies, suppliers, contractors and other organisations within regulated environments.
• Handling complex commercial contractual disputes, governance-related litigation and contentious matters involving public sector organisations.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Playing a prominent role in business development and growing the firm’s public sector litigation offering.
• Supporting the wider development and strategic direction of the practice in Wales.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across related practice areas.
• Providing leadership, supervision and mentoring to colleagues within the team.

Skills

Public sector litigation

Procurement disputes

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a respected national law firm in Cardiff seeking a Partner/Legal Director specializing in public sector litigation and procurement disputes. You will lead a varied caseload, advise public bodies and suppliers, and help grow the Welsh practice while mentoring colleagues.

The role offers a senior, influential path with strategic impact, collaboration across practice areas, and a clear opportunity to shape the firm's public sector offering in Wales.