Healthcare Advisory Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Advisory Solicitor to join their esteemed healthcare team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse advisory issues, including litigation, public law, and mental health law. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, enhancing your expertise in healthcare regulations and governance. If you possess a strong background in healthcare law and are passionate about making a difference, this position is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience in healthcare law and advisory roles.
• Expertise in litigation and public law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation, including Court of Protection matters.
• Prepare cases for inquests and provide advocacy.

Skills

Litigation

Public Law

Mental Health Law

Governance

Information Law

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Experience in Healthcare Law

Job description

Healthcare Advisory Solicitor

Leeds – £50,000 - £58,000

A Top Tier, defendant law firm with a leading national healthcare team is currently seeking a Healthcare Advisory Solicitor to join their team in Leeds.

The advisory division assists health and social care clients across a wide range of issues. This role involves advising on the following areas:

1. Litigation, including Court of Protection, judicial review, and mental health tribunal matters
2. Inquests – case preparation and advocacy
3. Public law, advising commissioning and service provider organisations on governance, powers, responsibilities, funding, and treatment decision-making
4. Mental Health and Mental Capacity law, including Deprivation of Liberty, funding, and treatment decisions
5. Governance and patient safety investigations and inquiries
6. CQC and Healthcare regulation
7. Information law

You will work alongside supportive and experienced colleagues, providing the best environment to expand your knowledge across a broad spectrum of advisory issues.

The successful candidate should be an advisory solicitor, preferably with experience in a leading healthcare law practice, demonstrating relevant expertise.