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Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

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Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor is wanted for a position with a Top 50 law firm based in Manchester. The firm is recognized for holding public bodies accountable and supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. The role involves running a caseload, supervising junior colleagues, and engaging in business development and media relations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Running own caseload
  • supervising junior colleagues
  • engaging in business development
  • engaging with media with support of press team

Requirements:

  • 4+ years PQE
  • experience in civil claims against public bodies, court of protection, human rights, or public law cases
  • ability to run own caseload
  • supervision of junior colleagues
  • commercially aware
  • interest in business development and media engagement
What we offer:
  • Flexible working hours/hybrid working
  • company pension scheme
  • enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
  • performance related bonus scheme
  • private healthcare including optional family coverage
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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