Legal Counsel (Healthcare)

Hunter Savage; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dublin seeks a Healthcare Solicitor to join their in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to work on complex legal matters, providing crucial support to medical professionals while promoting best practices. The position comes with a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working model with 3 office days

Opportunity to transition in-house

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE (or strong NQ) in law.
• Experience in healthcare law, regulation, or professional discipline required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on healthcare issues.
• Assist with regulatory matters and professional conduct cases.
• Draft legal documents and prepare members for hearings.

Skills

Communication

Calmness under pressure

Empathy

Education

Irish-qualified solicitor

Job description

Healthcare Solicitor

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a respected healthcare organisation, seeking a Healthcare Solicitor to join their in-house legal team in Dublin. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE (or a confident NQ with relevant experience) to move in-house and support medical professionals in complex and high-stakes situations.

The successful candidate will advise on a range of healthcare legal matters, including regulatory, ethical, and professional conduct issues. You will work directly with clinicians, providing guidance during investigations, hearings, and inquests. You will also contribute to education and risk management initiatives that help promote best practice across the profession.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. High-impact legal work – Advise professionals at critical stages in their careers

2. Hybrid working – 3 days on-site and 2 remote

3. Supportive team culture with values-led leadership

The Role:
• Provide legal and ethical advice to members on a wide range of healthcare issues
• Assist with regulatory matters, inquests, complaints and professional conduct cases
• Draft legal documents and prepare members for hearings and proceedings
• Liaise with external counsel on more complex legal issues
• Contribute to internal education and risk awareness resources

The Person:
• Irish-qualified solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE (or strong NQ)
• Experience or interest in healthcare law, regulation or professional discipline
• Calm, composed and empathetic in sensitive or high-pressure situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage a varied caseload and work well within a small, expert team

The Reward:
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working model with 3 office days
• A rare opportunity to transition in-house and make a tangible difference

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
To apply for this Healthcare Solicitor job or for more information, contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, we bring deep sector knowledge to every legal role we support.