Vacancy for solicitors 3 years plus PQE – Public Law and Human Rights department

We are one of the UK’s leading legal aid firms ranked in Chambers and the Legal 500 for our civil liberties, human rights, and public law work. We believe in justice for all.

We are looking for a dynamic solicitor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience to join our highly regarded and expanding Public Law & Human Rights department.

We are looking for lawyers to join us in working for our clients in their legal proceedings against central and local government. In return we offer a home within a community of dedicated professionals and a supportive environment in which to thrive in your career. Career development is particularly important to us. There will be the opportunity to become an Associate Solicitor at 4 years PQE.

We are actively committed to increasing the diversity of our department and to breaking down the barriers that prevent many from entering the legal profession. We recognise the significant benefits of a diverse and meaningfully inclusive team for the continued success of our department and for the clients that we represent.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are from under-represented groups within the profession.

The role:

We are looking for a solicitor with 3 years post-qualification experience in our practice areas who either meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements in the Public Law and/or Claims against Public Authorities and/or Community Care categories, or would be willing and able to do so within one year of joining us.

Salary: from £45,000

We offer 6 weeks holiday (in addition to public holidays) and flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating how you satisfy the relevant person specification to jobs@wilsonllp.co.uk.

Please also complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form as part of your application.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please email j.pennington@wilsonllp.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026.

Chambers 2026 says

‘The lawyers at Wilson Solicitors are hard-working and will go the extra mile for their clients. The team has a wealth of expertise and are very responsive, studious and prompt.’

‘Wilson Solicitors are a very collaborative team that work together and support each other. They are able to pick up issues in complex matters very quickly and offer an excellent level of service.’

Legal 500 2026 says

‘Wilson Solicitors are rightly regarded as being a powerhouse of a team, with outstanding solicitors at all levels.’

‘The public law team is dedicated and committed. Over the last few years, they have been at the forefront of challenges in key policy areas and continue to be so, with many of the leading areas being brought by them. They have expertise across the board, are collaborative, but always remember that there is a client at the heart of every case.’