Strategic Litigation Leader — Public Interest Justice

Overview

Head of Strategic Litigation – an exciting opportunity to lead CPAG’s strategic legal work. The role involves setting strategic direction for CPAG’s legal initiatives, managing the legal practice, and actively participating in high‑profile litigation on a day‑to‑day basis.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction of CPAG’s legal work.
• Oversee and conduct public law litigation, including the organisation’s legal aid contract.
• Supervise and manage the casework of junior lawyers and welfare rights advisers.
• Provide professional development and wellbeing support for team members.
• Represent CPAG in high‑level courts, including the Upper Tribunal and, if required, the Court of Appeal or higher.

Qualifications

• Solicitor – E&W qualified, with substantial post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in public law litigation and publicly funded legal aid work.
• Strong st...