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Are you looking to take the next step in your public law career? Start your job search today with Law Gazette Jobs, where you can find a number of public law roles across a range of different sectors and levels of expertise.
What do jobs in public law involve
Public law work in the UK involves working with legal issues and several practice area regarding the relationship between the public, government or public authorities. This can range from various aspects of the government's actions, decisions, and their impact on citizens and organisations or private client matters to advising local authorities and government on constitutional, tax and criminal matters. Professionals working in public law should ideally have a deep understanding of constitutional, administrative law, human rights, and judicial review. Examples of jobs in public law are government legal advisors, public sector solicitors, human rights lawyers, legal policy analysts, academic researchers, or judicial review specialists.
For those with a genuine interest in human rights, politics and how society is governed, public law can provide a truly meaningful and rewarding career.
What is the average salary for law jobs in the public sector?
The average salary for lawyers working in the public sector tends to range between £35,000 to £45,000. This may vary depending on your experience and seniority level. Those looking at jobs in London may be given a higher salary than other regions in the UK.
Where can I find public sector law jobs?
Law Gazette Jobs is proud to have placed a number of aspiring public lawyers into their dream jobs in the sector. If you upload your CV to Law Gazette jobs, we can provide you with the latest roles and updates in the government or the public sector. If you’d like to keep up to date with public law job roles, sign up to our email alerts to receive updates straight to your inbox.
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Public Law Solicitor (3+ years PQE) - City of London
Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”.
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Children Law Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive Advocate
Due to increased volumes of work (and 1 vacancy), an opportunity has arisen for two self-assured Solicitors
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Public Law Solicitor - Environment
This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique law firm at an early stage of its development, and to help establish Practice as a go to firm...
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Children Law Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive Advocate
Due to increased volumes of work (and 1 vacancy), an opportunity has arisen for two self-assured Solicitors
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Senior Litigation Director
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead the growing litigation function of one of the world’s top competition authorities.
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Public Law Solicitor (3+ years PQE) - City of London
Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”.
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Senior Solicitors
We are interested to hear from solicitors in all practice areas.
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Public Law Solicitor - Environment
This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique law firm at an early stage of its development, and to help establish Practice as a go to firm...
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SEN Education Locum
We are working with a Local Authority in the Lincolnshire region looking for an experienced SEN Education Lawyer to join their department for an in...
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Litigation Locum Lawyer
Are you bored of your standard litigated cases? In need of using some different brain cells? If you are demotivated in your role and would prefer to a
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Senior Housing Litigation Locum
We are working with a reputable Local Authority in the Bedfordshire Region looking for a Senior Housing Litigation Locum Lawyer to join their depar...
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Principal Legal Officer
Principal Legal Officer Leeds, hybrid working Public sector organisation seeks experienced Lawyer to join their in-house legal team as Principal Leg
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Locum Construction Contract Lawyer
Locum Construction Contract LawyerRemote working £60-65 per hourLocum Construction Contract Lawyer is required to join a local authority based in the
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Interim Assistant Director and Deputy Monitoring Officer
Interim Assistant Director and Deputy Monitoring Officer 6 + MonthsYorkshire Hybrid workingSellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting an excel
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Practice Manager
Practice ManagerYorkshireRemote Working £45-60 per hour DOESellick Partnership are currently seeking a Legal Practice Manager join a well-respected lo
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Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer
Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer – Predominantly Remote Working – 3 months + - up to £55 per hour Umbrella – MidlandsPosition: Locum Civil Litigation L
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Public Inquiries Associate
My client is repeatedly winning awards for being one of the very best law firms to work for. Through is explosive success in the last two years, I ...
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Contracts Lawyer
Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join a lovely, well-respected and friendly local authority team.