Job Description
Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path
A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Human Rights Solicitor to join its specialist and highly respected team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor passionate about public law and civil liberties to work on impactful, high-profile matters while benefiting from strong progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.
The Role
From a recruitment perspective, this position offers exposure to complex and meaningful work, including:
- Advising individuals, organisations, and interest groups on human rights matters
- Handling claims involving civil liberties, discrimination, unlawful detention, and breaches of fundamental rights
- Managing judicial review proceedings and public law challenges
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions
- Representing clients in court proceedings and liaising with counsel where required
- Conducting legal research and staying informed on legislative and case law developments
- Supporting strategic litigation and policy-related work where appropriate
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Clear and structured career progression within a Legal 500 ranked team
- Exposure to high-profile and impactful human rights work
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in human rights, public law, or civil liberties work
- Fluent in both English and Russian (spoken and written)
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills
- Passionate about social justice and access to legal representation
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a team
- Ambitious and motivated to develop within a leading specialist practice
For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
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Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path
A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Human Rights Solicitor to join its specialist and highly respected team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor passionate about public law and civil liberties to work on impactful, high-profile matters while benefiting from strong progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.
The Role From a recruitment perspective, this position offers exposure to complex and meaningful work, including:
- Advising individuals, organisations, and interest groups on human rights matters
- Handling claims involving civil liberties, discrimination, unlawful detention, and breaches of fundamental rights
- Managing judicial review proceedings and public law challenges
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions
- Representing clients in court proceedings and liaising with counsel where required
- Conducting legal research and staying informed on legislative and case law developments
- Supporting strategic litigation and policy-related work where appropriate
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Clear and structured career progression within a Legal 500 ranked team
- Exposure to high-profile and impactful human rights work
- Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in human rights, public law, or civil liberties work
- Fluent in both English and Russian (spoken and written)
- Strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills
- Passionate about social justice and access to legal representation
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a team
- Ambitious and motivated to develop within a leading specialist practice
For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role Human Rights Solicitor – Legal 500 Firm – London
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