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

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension

Private medical insurance

Health assessments and life assurance

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Healthcare Advisory Associate with 4+ PQE to join their Health Commercial & Public Law team. You will advise on complex issues facing the NHS and local authorities, with a focus on governance and Care Act duties. The role offers hybrid working and a strong benefits package including private medical insurance and discretionary bonuses. Join a team recognized as market leaders and collaborate with experienced lawyers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in a relevant legal field.
• Experience advising health or local authority clients.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commissioning responsibilities and governance.
• Support on contractual matters including Section 75 agreements.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex issues.

Skills

Strong technical and drafting skills

Client-handling skills

Ability to simplify complex legal issues

Interest in healthcare and public services

Positive, flexible approach

Job description

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.

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!

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

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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*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.*