Advisory & Inquests Associate 1-3 PQE

BCL Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked national law firm in Manchester is recruiting for an Advisory & Inquest Associate with 1-3 years' PQE to join their leading team. The role offers flexible and hybrid working with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. You will manage inquest and Court of Protection cases primarily for NHS clients and gain exposure to complex legal matters in a supportive environment. There is genuine scope for progression and opportunities in business development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE, ideally with experience in Court of Protection health and welfare applications.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills gained in the Court of Protection or inquests.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver training and present legal issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters.
• Work on national Court of Protection and inquest matters.
• Develop experience across a broader range of health and social care advisory work.

Skills

Strong advocacy and case management skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of the NHS

Organizational skills

Education

1-3 years' PQE

Job description

ADVISORY & INQUEST ASSOCIATE | 1-3 PQE | NATIONAL LAW FIRM | MANCHESTER

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a top-ranked national law firm with the recruitment of an Associate to join its leading Advisory & Inquest team. This fantastic opportunity is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with flexible and hybrid working supported. Excellent salary and benefits available.

The Role

As an Advisory & Inquest Associate, you will:

• Join one of the largest and most highly ranked teams in the country (Tier 1 in Chambers), providing exceptional advisory and inquest services to a wide range of public and private sector health and social care clients.
• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters (including health and welfare applications and advocacy), primarily for NHS clients, with opportunities to act for independent healthcare providers and local authorities.
• Work on national Court of Protection and inquest matters within a team renowned for delivering high-quality legal services on complex issues.
• Have opportunities to develop experience across a broader range of health and social care advisory work, including:
  • Serious medical treatment cases
  • Mental health and mental capacity
  • Deprivation of liberty
  • Safeguarding
  • Judicial review and Human Rights Act claims
  • Information governance (DPA/FOI)
  • Continuing healthcare/IFR and funding disputes

About You

To be successful in your application for this Advisory & Inquest Associate vacancy, you will have:

• 1-3 years' PQE, ideally with experience in Court of Protection health and welfare applications, inquest advocacy, or related healthcare advisory work.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills gained in the Court of Protection, inquests, or a relevant setting.
• Experience in health and social care advisory matters (mental health, safeguarding, funding disputes, consent issues) - desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver training and present complex legal issues clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality written advice.
• A good understanding of the NHS and familiarity with online research tools and case management systems.
• A collaborative, flexible and ambitious approach, with strong organisational skills and the ability to meet financial targets.

The Offering

The successful Associate will be rewarded with:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive, inclusive and flexible team environment.
• Strong partner support and exposure to nationally significant advisory and inquest work.
• Genuine scope for progression within a growing national team.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of health and social care matters, including high-profile and complex cases.
• The chance to undertake marketing and business development activities, including contributing to seminars and training programmes.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Advisory & Inquest Associate vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal for further information.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.