Solicitor – Public Law & Human Rights – Cardiff – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

In Cardiff, a respected national law firm seeks a Solicitor to join its Public Law & Human Rights team. You will manage your own caseload, supervise junior colleagues, and help grow the department’s reputation. You’ll handle disputes around medical treatment, advise on residence and care, and support complex decisions for vulnerable clients. This role offers meaningful work shaping outcomes for individuals while operating within a collaborative, hybrid-friendly environment. A strong fit combines public law expertise with a genuine commitment to justice and client welfare.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• generous pension schemes
• two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership
• Aviva Digital GP services
• Flexible by Choice hybrid working programme

Responsibilities

• Represent 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 and groups to strengthen client services
• Contributing to the team’s established reputation and growth
• Managing own caseload and supervising junior colleagues

Key requirements

• Has 2+ years PQE in public law, human rights, or Court of Protection welfare matters
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for this area of law and resilience under pressure
• Can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Is committed to securing justice and achieving the best outcomes for clients
• Has a connection to Cardiff or South Wales
• Shows empathy, professionalism, and integrity when working directly with vulnerable clients

• empathy
• professionalism
• resilience under pressure
• Public law
• Human rights
• Court of Protection welfare matters

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