Partner / Legal Director – Public Sector Litigation – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will lead the growth of the public sector disputes practice from Cardiff, shaping strategy and overseeing high-profile matters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to expand the practice, develop key client relationships, and influence market positioning. The opportunity sits within a respected Top 100 firm with a Legal 500 ranking, serving public sector bodies, regulators, and commercial clients. You will drive cross-practice collaboration and long-term partnership prospects in Wales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the public sector disputes practice from Cardiff
• Lead complex, high-profile disputes across procurement, governance and commercial contracts
• Drive business development and nurture client relationships
• Collaborate across multiple practice areas to deliver strategic litigation solutions
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and teams
• Shape strategy, growth, and market positioning for the practice
• Represent the firm in relations with public sector bodies and regulated organisations

Key requirements

• Significant experience in public sector litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong expertise in procurement litigation and procurement-related disputes
• Experience advising public bodies, suppliers, contractors or regulated organisations
• Solid understanding of commercial contracts, governance issues and litigation risk management
• Proven business development and client relationship skills
• Ability to lead complex matters strategically and collaborate across practices
• Experience supervising, mentoring or leading legal teams
• Knowledge of the Welsh public sector landscape advantageous
• Existing client following welcomed but not essential

• business development
• leadership
• collaboration
• procurement litigation
• governance issues
• commercial contracts

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