Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor

Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham A leading national law firm is seeking a motivated and compassionate Solicitor to join its nationally recognised Public Law and Human Rights team, based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly ranked department (Legal 500 and Chambers), acting on meaningful and often high-profile cases that make a real difference to vulnerable clients. The team undertakes a broad range of claimant-side public law work, with particular strengths in Court of Protection, Health and Social Care, Civil Liberties, Education Law and Human Rights. The Opportunity: · Open to NQ-4 years' PQE solicitors with experience in public law and/or human rights · Birmingham-based role within a collaborative national team · High-quality work including Court of Protection, healthcare, civil liberties and human rights matters · Strong culture of learning, supervision and long-term career development · Hybrid working, with an expectation of two days per week in the office Key Responsibilities: · Manage your own caseload of public law and human rights matters · Assist partners and senior colleagues on complex and high-value cases · Act on behalf of vulnerable clients with empathy and professionalism · Supervise and support junior colleagues, where appropriate · Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising activity (with press team support) · Collaborate with colleagues across related practice areas such as education and personal injury What They're Looking For: · Experience in public law, human rights, Court of Protection, civil liberties, healthcare or education law · Confidence handling your own cases and working independently · A strong commitment to claimant-side work and access to justice · Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure · Commercial awareness and an interest in developing your practice Salary & Benefits: · Competitive salary · 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy additional leave) · Hybrid and flexible working arrangements · Private healthcare cash plan and digital GP service · Award-winning wellbeing and inclusion initiatives · A genuinely supportive and values-driven working environment Apply now or for more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.