Partner / Legal Director - Public Sector Litigation - Cardiff

Reference: HSJ921958667_1788949415Partner / Legal Director - Public Sector Litigation - CardiffA leading UK Top 100 law firm with a strong national presence and a highly regarded Cardiff office is looking to appoint a Partner, Legal Director, or senior lawyer with a clear route to partnership to help drive the growth of its Public Sector Litigation practice. The firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and advises a broad range of public sector bodies, regulated organisations, and commercial clients on complex disputes and strategic matters.The RoleThis is a standout opportunity to take a lead role in developing and growing a specialist public sector disputes practice from Cardiff.You'll work on a broad range of challenging and high-profile matters, including:Procurement and tendering disputesCommercial contract litigationGovernance and regulatory disputesClaims involving public bodies and regulated organisationsStrategic and business-critical litigationWelsh public sector and wider public law-related disputesCandidate RequirementsSignificant experience in public sector litigation and dispute resolutionStrong expertise in procurement litigation and procurement-related disputesExperience advising public bodies, suppliers, contractors or regulated organisationsA solid understanding of commercial contracts, governance issues and litigation risk managementProven business development and client relationship skillsThe ability to lead complex matters strategically and work collaboratively across multiple practice areasExperience supervising, mentoring or leading legal teamsKnowledge of the Welsh public sector landscape would be advantageousAn existing client following would be welcomed but is not essentialThis opportunity would suit an established Partner, Legal Director, Senior Associate or Principal Associate ready to take the next step in their career.Why Join?Join a respected Top 100 and Legal 500-ranked firm with an excellent reputation in the public sector marketPlay a genuine leadership role in building and expanding a growing practice areaAccess high-quality, complex and intellectually challenging workBenefit from a collaborative national platform with strong cross-referral opportunitiesWork with an established client base across public and regulated sectorsClear opportunity to influence strategy, growth and market positioningExcellent long-term partnership prospects and career progressionThis is a rare chance to join a well-established firm at a senior level and help shape a market-leading public sector litigation offering in Wales.For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) 0117 917 1929(m) 07435 943574(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*