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

Overview

In this role you will lead a public law and human rights practice in Cardiff, focusing on Court of Protection welfare matters and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals. You will manage a personal caseload, mentor juniors, and help grow a nationally recognised department. The work blends advocacy in health and care disputes with strategic advisory work for best interests decisions. This is your chance to shape outcomes for clients and contribute to a respected team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy up to 35 hours)
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Two fully paid volunteering days per year
• Wellbeing initiatives and hybrid working programme
• Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2024)
• Inclusive workplace culture and diversity networks

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 the team’s reputation and growth

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in public law, human rights, or Court of Protection welfare matters
• Enthusiasm for this area and resilience under pressure
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
• Commitment to securing justice and best outcomes for clients
• Connection to Cardiff or South Wales
• Empathy, professionalism, and integrity with vulnerable clients

• empathy
• resilience under pressure
• independent yet collaborative
• Court of Protection welfare matters
• Public law
• Human rights

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