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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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Senior Solicitors
We are interested to hear from solicitors in all practice areas.
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Police Claims Lawyer
Acting on behalf of various police forces you will effectively manage the defence of a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims
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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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Police Claims Lawyer / Fee Earner
Specialise in acting on behalf of various police forces, claims handlers and insurers in the defence of civil actions against the police.
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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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Police Claims Lawyer
Acting on behalf of various police forces you will effectively manage the defence of a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated claims
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Locum Construction Contract Lawyer
Locum Construction Contract LawyerRemote working £50-65 per hourOUTSIDE IR35Locum Construction Contract Lawyer is required to join a local authority b
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Adult Social Care Solicitor
Adult Social Care LawyerYorkshireHybrid£40,000 - £45,400Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a local authority in Yorkshire with some pe
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Marketing & Events Executive
Events and Marketing Executive A Birmingham office of a leading law firm has a requirement within their Business Support function for an experie
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Marketing & Events Executive
Events and Marketing Executive A national law firm employing over 500 staff require an Events and Marketing Executive to join a Business support fu
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Healthcare Advisory Solicitor
Healthcare Solicitor A Healthcare Solicitor is required by Leeds office of a leading UK law firm to act on clients based through the West Yorks
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Information Governance Team Leader
Information Governance Team Leader at Waverley Borough CouncilRemuneration: £45,573 - £48,836 per annum and generous benefits including Local Govern
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Legal Services Business Manager
Legal Services Business Manager at Waverley Borough CouncilRemuneration: £37,039 - £39,794 per annum and generous benefits including Local Governm
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Business Immigration Solicitor
A Legal500, Leading law firm are looking to recruit experienced Business Immigration Solicitor for highly sought permanent position in Birmingham.
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Public Law Solicitor (3years PQE)
A Legal500, Leading law firm with offices across UK, are looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors in City of London.
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Immigration Solicitor - Private Client
A Leading law firm, looking to recruit experienced Private Client Immigration Solicitors to join their team of professionals in City of London.
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Adult Care Lawyer
Adult Social Care LawyerRemote working Full or part time£50 - 60 per hour DOEAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Care Lawyer