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Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Leeds

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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 an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm based in Leeds. The team is nationally recognized for holding public bodies to account, challenging injustices, and fighting for the rights of vulnerable individuals and communities. This role involves handling cases related to actions against public bodies, court of protection, and human rights.

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

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
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
  • Discounted dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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