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

Overview

In Bristol, a respected national law firm is looking for a Solicitor with 2+ PQE in public law, human rights, or Court of Protection welfare to join the Public Law & Human Rights team. You will manage your own caseload, supervise juniors, and help grow a nationally recognized department. You will represent clients in disputes about medical treatment, advise on residence and care, and handle best interests decisions, while collaborating with Partners and external organisations. This role offers meaningful work safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals and shaping outcomes in health, care, and personal welfare with a strong team culture.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible pension schemes
• Two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership and Aviva Digital GP services
• Flexible by Choice hybrid working programme
• Wellbeing initiatives and inclusive workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in disputes over medical treatment
• Advise on residence and care arrangements
• Handle best interests decisions
• Support Partners and senior colleagues on complex matters
• Build relationships with organisations to strengthen client services
• Contribute to team reputation and growth
• Manage own caseload
• Supervise junior colleagues

Key requirements

• 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
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Commitment to securing justice and achieving best outcomes for clients
• Connection to Bristol or the South West region
• Empathy, professionalism, and integrity when working with vulnerable clients

• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Public law
• Human rights
• Court of Protection welfare matters

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