Medical Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Cambridge is seeking an Associate Medical Lawyer. This role involves working on sensitive cases with NHS Trusts, including child protection and mental capacity law issues. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant UK experience and strong expertise in Court of Protection and related legal matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' UK relevant experience beneficial.
• Good knowledge in Court of Protection for urgent healthcare declaration cases.
• Background in patient or hospital roles considered.

Responsibilities

• Working with NHS Trusts on sensitive cases.
• Representing clients in Court of Protection matters and judicial reviews.
• Handling a variety of high-profile Medical Law advisory matters.

Skills

Mental Capacity Law

Mental Health Law

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Child Protection Matters

Inquests

Job description

Excellent job opportunity in Cambridge for an Associate Medical Lawyer to join a highly respected global law firm.

Purpose of the role:
Working with NHS Trusts on cases of the utmost sensitivity. Work on Court of Protection matters; child and adult safeguarding cases; DOLs; capacity and consent issues and represent clients at inquests and judicial reviews.

Cases:
A wide range of very high-profile Medical Law advisory matters, including obtaining declarations to treat patients; child protection matters; mental health law advice; mental capacity law advice; deprivation of liberty matters; and healthcare inquests.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years' UK relevant experience beneficial
• Good knowledge and expertise in Court of Protection for urgent healthcare declaration cases, Mental Capacity Law, Mental Health Law, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Inquests
• Both patient and hospital backgrounds will be considered

If you have the skills and experience required and want to work for a successful and growing firm that believes in supporting and developing its employees, then please do not hesitate to apply.

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