public-law-solicitor in Birmingham

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented junior solicitor to join one of the UK's leading specialist Public Law & Regulation teams. Offering outstanding quality work, unrivalled training and exposure to high-profile public law matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop a career within a niche and highly regarded practice.

THE ROLE: This award-winning Public Law & Regulation team is recognised as one of only a handful of dedicated specialist practices in the UK, advising on some of the most complex and high-profile public law and regulatory matters in the market. Working as part of a close-knit and collaborative team, you will gain exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters across a diverse client base, including central government departments, regulators, arm's-length bodies and major organisations operating within regulated sectors.

Your workload will be varied and intellectually stimulating, covering judicial review, statutory appeals, constitutional and administrative law, human rights, equalities, statutory interpretation, legislative drafting, regulatory compliance and enforcement, together with advising on public decision-making and governance issues. Clients span a broad range of sectors including energy, healthcare, education, water, life sciences, food and drink, and consumer products.

You will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers who are committed to mentoring and developing junior talent, providing exceptional training and genuine opportunities to build expertise within this highly specialised area of law.

THE CANDIDATE: Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with up to 2 years' PQE. Previous public law experience is not essential, although candidates should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in public law and regulation together with the intellectual capability and enthusiasm to develop within this complex and rewarding specialism. You will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical ability and outstanding communication skills. The successful candidate will enjoy tackling technically challenging legal issues, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients, and delivering practical, commercially focused advice.

The role is based in Birmingham with occasional travel to London and client offices as required.

THE FIRM: This highly regarded national law firm enjoys an outstanding reputation for both the quality of its legal work and its people-first culture. Consistently recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces, the firm offers a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers and reach their full potential. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you'll benefit from flexible hybrid working, private medical insurance, generous pension contributions, enhanced family leave policies, excellent wellbeing initiatives and first-class learning and development programmes.

HOW TO APPLY: To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to apply, contact ENL Legal with your CV for immediate consideration. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.