Associate or Senior Associate - Inquests (Health Advisory & Litigation)

Browne Jacobson LLP; All Cannings; Híbrido; GBP 75.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Browne Jacobson LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its specialist Advisory and Inquest team, ranked Tier 1 nationally in Chambers for this area of work.

You’ll lead a varied caseload focused on coronial investigations and inquests, with NHS advisory work and opportunities to work for local authorities and independent sector clients. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model and a strong benefits package.

Formación

• Strong advocacy and case management skills gained in an inquest, Court of Protection or other relevant setting.
• Experience in health and social care advisory matters would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of NHS and wider health sector.

Responsabilidades

• Lead coronial investigations and inquests from instruction to conclusion, including advocacy at Article 2 and jury inquests.
• Advise NHS trusts and independent healthcare providers on inquest preparation and pre-inquest reviews.

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Case management

Inquests/Court of Protection

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join our specialist Advisory and Inquest team, ranked Tier 1 nationally in Chambers for this area of work.

The role You’ll take the lead on a varied and challenging caseload, with inquests at its heart. You’ll manage a caseload of inquests with an opportunity to also act on Court of Protection and advisory (including advocacy) matters primarily for the NHS, with opportunities to work for independent sector health and social care clients and local authorities as well.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on coronial investigations and inquests from instruction through to conclusion, including advocacy at Article 2 and jury inquests.
• Advising NHS trusts and independent healthcare providers on inquest preparation and pre-inquest reviews.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong advocacy and case management skills gained in an inquest, Court of Protection or other relevant setting, preferably in respect of inquests/Court of Protection.
• Experience in health and social care advisory matters would be an advantage – including, but not limited to, mental health, mental capacity including health and welfare applications and s21A MCA 2005 challenges
• A good understanding of the NHS and the wider health sector.

Why Join Us?

We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we’re open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.