Healthcare Advisory Associate (Non-Contentious) - 4+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Healthcare Advisory Associate to join their team. The role involves advising on complex healthcare issues and supporting contractual matters. Candidates should have strong drafting skills, experience with health or local authority clients, and a genuine interest in healthcare. The position offers hybrid working, ongoing development opportunities, and an attractive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

25+ days holiday (with option to buy more)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

Health assessments and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience advising health or local authority clients (private practice or in-house).
• Ability to simplify complex legal issues.
• Confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commissioning responsibilities and governance.
• Support on contractual matters such as Section 75 agreements.
• Work closely with colleagues on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Strong technical and drafting skills

Client-handling skills

Interest in healthcare and public services

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Advisory Associate (Non-Contentious) - 4+ PQE – Bristol

The Role

Due to impressive and continued growth our top 100 law firm client are looking for an experienced Associate (4+ PQE) to join their Health Commercial & Public Law team. This is a chance to work on some of the most high-profile and complex issues facing the NHS, local authorities and social care providers.

You'll advise on commissioning responsibilities, governance, Care Act duties, NHS Continuing Healthcare, personal health budgets and partnership arrangements. While the role is primarily advisory, you'll also have opportunities to support on contractual matters such as Section 75 agreements and primary care contracting.

You'll work closely with colleagues across practice areas, giving you exposure to multidisciplinary projects and direct client access. Expect high-quality, varied work where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commissioning responsibilities, governance, Care Act duties, NHS Continuing Healthcare, personal health budgets and partnership arrangements.
• Support on contractual matters such as Section 75 agreements and primary care contracting.
• Work closely with colleagues across practice areas on multidisciplinary projects and provide direct client access.
• Deliver high-quality, varied advisory work with a focus on healthcare and public services.

Candidate requirements

• Strong technical and drafting skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues
• Experience advising health or local authority clients (private practice or in-house)
• A genuine interest in healthcare and public services
• Great client-handling skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• A positive, flexible approach and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team
• An enthusiasm for learning, mentoring junior colleagues, and supporting business development

In return

• Hybrid working with flexibility built around clients and teams
• Ongoing learning, development and clear progression opportunities
• A strong benefits package, including:
• 25+ days holiday (with option to buy more)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health assessments and life assurance

On offer is a great market salary and package. This team truly are a market leader in this area and there will be plenty of opportunity to work closely with very experienced lawyers and learn from the best!

How to apply / Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

The information provided is subject to applicable equal opportunities statements. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything else. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.