Public Law & Insolvency Head of – South Glamorgan

The Role

• Build and manage a caseload of public law and inquest matters, including claimant Judicial Reviews and Human Rights Act challenges.

• Handle complex and sensitive cases involving vulnerable clients and matters of significant public interest.

• Prepare and manage Legal Aid funding applications, alongside privately funded litigation where appropriate.

• Provide advocacy and work closely with leading counsel and external experts.

• Develop and grow the firm's public law and inquests offering through business development and networking.

• Build and mentor a team as the department develops.

• Work collaboratively with existing specialist teams, including Childcare, Court of Protection, Mental Health and Crime.

• Contribute to the strategic development of the department and wider firm.

• Maintain high standards of client care, compliance and professional conduct.

About You

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a current Practising Certificate.

• Ideally 3+ years' PQE within public law, administrative law and/or inquests, although applications will be considered from candidates with varying levels of seniority where there is strong technical expertise.

• Experience handling Judicial Reviews, Human Rights litigation and/or inquests.

• Legal Aid Supervisor status and strong knowledge of Legal Aid Agency procedures and compliance.

• Strong advocacy and case management skills.

• A sound understanding of public law, community care and human rights legislation.

• The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with vulnerable clients and complex, high-stakes matters.

• An interest in developing a practice area and building a team around them.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Above-market base salary with a performance-related bonus scheme.

• Genuine opportunity for career progression and leadership.

• The opportunity to develop and build your own team and practice area.

• Legal fees discount.

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Birthday day off.

• Flexible hybrid working across South Wales, with remote working considered nationally for the right candidate.

• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in the future development of the department.