Healthcare Solicitor In-House

Clear IT Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized charity in Colchester is looking for an In-House Healthcare Solicitor to provide specialist legal support in healthcare law and regulatory compliance. The role involves advising on various legal matters, including human rights and data protection, while supporting senior leadership. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with experience in healthcare law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, flexible working, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a solicitor within a healthcare provider.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulation.
• Comfortable with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Advise on healthcare law and regulation.
• Draft and manage access permissions.
• Handle complaints through to Ombudsman level.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise accordingly.
• Support senior managers with legal developments.

Skills

Healthcare law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Drafting skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate

Job description

Our client is a nationally recognised charity providing vital healthcare and end‑of‑life services, committed to ensuring the highest standards of care, governance, and ethical practice. Our client is seeking an In‑House Healthcare Solicitor to join their team on a hybrid basis in Colchester, Essex.

This is a key advisory role, providing specialist legal support across healthcare, regulatory, and governance matters, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams.

The In‑House Healthcare Solicitor will deliver comprehensive legal advice across the organisation, with a particular focus on healthcare law and regulatory compliance. The role is highly collaborative and advisory, supporting directors and senior stakeholders in managing legal risk and meeting statutory obligations.

While the remit is broad, healthcare law forms a core part of the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on healthcare law and regulation relevant to the charity's operations
• Drafting and advising on access permissions (including research and elective placements)
• Advising on HM Coroner matters, including reports, investigations, and inquests
• Advising on Section 17 leave, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and related matters
• Managing and advising on complaints through to Ombudsman level
• Advising on human rights matters and mental capacity issues, including LPAs
• Handling requests for patient data and advising on data protection compliance
• Monitoring changes in healthcare legislation and advising on impact
• Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and guidance
• Advising on governance, regulatory, and compliance matters, including AML and anti‑bribery
• Managing relationships with external solicitors and counsel
• Supporting senior managers with emerging legal and regulatory developments
• Advising on document retention and information governance

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate
• Experience working as a solicitor within a healthcare provider
• Strong knowledge of healthcare law and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable with hybrid working

Benefits

• 27 days holiday rising to 33, plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Company pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay
• Employee discounts, learning & development opportunities

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.