Head of Public Law - Experienced Solicitor

Head of Public Law / Experienced Solicitor

Location:

Cardiff / South Wales (hybrid & flexible working available) Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

A well-established law firm with a strong South Wales presence is seeking an experienced Public / Administrative Law Solicitor to lead its Public Law team. This is a senior role suited to a solicitor who wants to work on high-quality public law matters without stepping away from the region, combining technical excellence with leadership responsibility.

The Public Law team undertakes a wide range of public and administrative law work across Wales and England, acting for both individuals and organisations. Matters include:

• Education
• Social care
• Public service change and closure
• Inquests and public inquiries
• Judicial review proceedings, including matters before the High Court
• You’ll have genuine input into the strategic direction of the department, while remaining closely involved in complex casework.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a specialist Public Law team based in South Wales
• Manage complex public law and judicial review matters
• Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency and Lexcel requirements
• Support business development, profile-raising, and sustainable growth
• Maintain consistently high standards of client care