Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Manchester)

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

You’ll handle your own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) matters, with t...

Location

United Kingdom , Brighton

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

0–3 years PQE
Experience in Court of Protection (welfare) cases
Passion for public law and client advocacy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Responsibility

Handle your own caseload of Court of Protection (welfare) matters
Assist on complex cases
Work with vulnerable clients

What we offer

Hybrid working and flexible hours
25 days holiday + option to buy more
Health cover, wellbeing support, volunteering days
Award-winning inclusive and supportive culture

Fulltime

Public Law and Human Rights Solicitor

This position sits within the firm’s Public Law and Human Rights team, with a fo...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

47000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-5 PQE with previous Public Law and Human Rights experience

Job Responsibility

Running your own caseload that will include complex, litigated matter
Supervising junior colleagues
Getting involved in business development

What we offer

Salary £47,000 - £55,000 DOE + bonus
25 days AL + bank holidays, dependants leave and 2 volunteering days
Flexible and hybrid working with 2 days in the office a week
Private healthcare
Critical illness cover
Career paths put in place on day 1

Fulltime

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

A Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years PQE
Experience working on civil claims against public bodies, court of protection, human rights or public law cases
Commercial awareness with interest in business development
Ability to engage with media with press team support

Job Responsibility

Focus on cases involving actions against the police, local authorities, and inquest work
Run own caseload
Supervise junior colleagues
Engage in business development and media outreach

What we offer

Flexible working hours/hybrid working
Company pension scheme
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
Performance related bonus scheme
Private healthcare with 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

Fulltime

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

A Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4 years PQE
experience of working on civil claims against public bodies, court of protection, human rights or public law cases
commercially aware
interest in business development and engaging with the media

Job Responsibility

Focus on cases involving actions against the police, local authorities and inquest work
run own caseload
supervise junior colleagues
business development
media engagement with the press team's support

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 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

Fulltime

Healthcare Advisory and Inquest Solicitor

An award-winning, leading law firm with an international presence is currently l...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales
Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy
Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team – excellent organisation and attention to detail
COP/ Litigation skills would also be desirable

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on a wide range of issues including inquest, public inquiries, best interests applications, claims for judicial review, mental health law, patient care issues, and clinical and corporate governance matters
Inquests, including advocacy
Court of Protection, treatment and best interest cases including advocacy
Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights
Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health
Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters

What we offer

Market leading salary
Extensive benefits package
Clear progression path

Fulltime

Healthcare Advisory And Inquest Solicitor

An award-winning, leading law firm with an international presence is looking to ...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales
Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy
Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team – excellent organisation and attention to detail
COP/ Litigation skills would also be desirable

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on a wide range of issues including inquest, public inquiries, best interests applications, claims for judicial review, mental health law, patient care issues, and clinical and corporate governance matters
Inquests, including advocacy
Court of Protection, treatment and best interest cases including advocacy
Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights
Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health
Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters

What we offer

Market leading salary
Extensive benefits package
Clear progression path

Fulltime

Healthcare Advisory and Inquest Solicitor

An award-winning, leading law firm with an international presence is currently l...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales
Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy
Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team – excellent organisation and attention to detail
COP/ Litigation skills would also be desirable

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on a wide range of issues including inquest, public inquiries, best interests applications, claims for judicial review, mental health law, patient care issues, and clinical and corporate governance matters
Inquests, including advocacy
Court of Protection, treatment and best interest cases including advocacy
Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights
Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health
Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters

What we offer

Market leading salary
Extensive benefits package
Clear progression path

Fulltime

Associate/Senior Associate – Healthcare & Public Law (Inquests)

An established national law firm is looking to welcome an Associate or Senior As...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

62000.00 - 82000.00 GBP / Year

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with proven experience in healthcare inquests
excellent communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills
ability to work flexibly and proactively within a team
experience in healthcare law is ideal
experience in Court of Protection work or similar jurisdictions is a plus

Job Responsibility

Managing inquests both with and without a jury
providing advocacy and advice on governance, human rights, and patient-focused public law matters
supporting clients through investigations, complaints, and regulatory challenges
contributing to developing new services and initiatives

What we offer

Enhanced leave
flexible working
support for health and wellbeing
career development opportunities
practical resources

Fulltime

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Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

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Job Posted:
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Job Posted:
June 13, 2025