Public & Administrative Law Associate Solicitor

Public and Administrative Law Associate Solicitor | National Law Firm | Birmingham BCL Legal is excited to partner with a leading national law firm to recruit an Associate for their Public and Administrative Law team. This outstanding opportunity offers a full-time, permanent role with flexible working options. The firm provides high-quality work, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. The Role As an Associate in Public and Administrative Law, your responsibilities will include: · Working directly with government departments, regulatory bodies, and local authorities on high-profile, nationally significant matters spanning health, education, transport, audit, conservation, rural affairs, and marine issues. · Supporting senior lawyers in advising clients on a wide range of constitutional and administrative matters, including vires analysis, legislative drafting, statutory interpretation, regulatory regimes, governance, and judicial review. · Providing advice on administrative and public law risk, statutory interpretation, and understanding of information law, including FOIA, DPA, and EIR. · Working closely with in-house legal teams and instructing leading counsel. · Taking responsibility for your caseload under the supervision of more senior lawyers. · Preparing and presenting seminars, writing copy and reports, and contributing to marketing efforts. · Monitoring critical dates and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. · Recording time promptly and meeting financial targets. About You To be considered for this role, you should possess: · Experience working with or for the public sector, particularly central government, devolved administrations, local government, the NHS, or regulatory authorities. · Experience in advising on statutory and administrative law obligations and vires, and familiarity with conducting or defending judicial reviews. · A keen interest or experience in legislative drafting for central or devolved governments or arms-length bodies. · Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal issues and provide clear, concise advice. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · The ability to work under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines. · Familiarity with IT tools (Microsoft Office 365, case management systems, and AI). The Offering The successful Associate will receive: · A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. · A supportive, inclusive, and flexible team environment. · Opportunities for career progression within a growing national team. · Exposure to a broad range of high-profile public and administrative law matters. · The chance to contribute to seminars, training programmes, and marketing efforts. Apply Now! If you're interested in applying for the Associate - Public and Administrative Law position, please submit an up-to-date CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for more information. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.