Legal Counsel (12 month FTC) - Healthcare

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is looking for a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The candidate will handle legal matters within the healthcare sector, focusing on inquests and insurance queries. This position requires a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in healthcare law. Flexibility for remote work for senior candidates may be offered. Apply now for more details on salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Post Qualification Experience in relevant field.
• Proven expertise in healthcare industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage general healthcare-related legal matters.
• Advise on inquests with support from external Counsel.
• Handle insurance queries and triage claims.

Skills

Expertise in healthcare law

Knowledge of professional indemnity insurance

Inquest procedures

Strong legal qualification

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK or another Common Law jurisdiction

Job description

• 12 month fixed term Legal Counsel role with a leading private healthcare group.
• Healthcare advisory, inquest & insurance work as part of an established team.

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation within the healthcare industry. As a large organisation, they are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional results within their field.

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Senior Lawyer and as part of the wider team you will manage matters relating to and advise on:

• general healthcare related matters
• inquests (with the support of external Counsel)
• Insurance queries (triaging of claims, dealing with matters on a prima facie basis).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel (12 month FTC) should:

• be a lawyer, qualified in the UK or another Common Law jurisdiction (and will be likely to have at least 3 years of Post Qualification Experience).
• have a strong legal qualification and proven expertise in the healthcare industry and excellent knowledge of relevant laws and regulations relating to professional indemnity insurance and inquests.
• be able to work in the UK for at least 12 months without sponsorship.

The ability and willingness to attend the organisation's central London office at least once a week (although for a more senior level candidates there could potentially be a higher level of remote working on offer).

What's on Offer

For further information about the salary and benefits on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.