Senior Solicitor Leading Healthcare Service Provider

Compass Associates; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare law firm in East Midlands is seeking a Senior Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE to manage inquest cases. The role involves providing legal advice, attending court hearings, and drafting legal documents. Prior experience in healthcare or prison sectors is highly desirable. This is a fixed-term remote contract for 12 months. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with experience in inquest case management.
• Proven experience managing and preparing inquest cases independently.
• Experience in the healthcare or prison sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of inquest cases, providing legal advice.
• Preparing and attending court hearings, including advocacy.
• Drafting witness statements and legal reports.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Senior Solicitor Leading Healthcare Service Provider — Competitive Salary — Remote — Fixed Term Contract (12m).

Are you a qualified solicitor with exposure to the healthcare sector? Do you have experience providing end-to-end case management and advocacy for a variety of inquest cases? We are currently working in partnership with a business that provides a range of integrated healthcare services to both private and NHS patients across the UK, including GP practices, surgical centres, diagnostic services and healthcare services in prisons. Due to maternity leave within the team, they are seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their team on a 12-month FTC to apply their legal expertise for cases arising from their healthcare services and custodial settings across the group.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of inquest cases, providing clear legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Preparing for and attending court hearings, including advocacy throughout the case process.
• Drafting witness statements, legal reports, and written submissions.
• Liaising with key external parties such as HM Coroners, police, medical experts, and witnesses.
• Producing management reports on case progress and legal risks.
• Supporting and mentoring team members involved in inquest preparation and advocacy.
• Instructing and overseeing the work of external legal advisors, where necessary.
• Deputising for the head of the inquests team when required, including briefing senior leaders.

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE
• Proven experience managing and preparing inquest cases independently.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Confidence and credibility to interact with HM Coroners, legal professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple complex cases.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience in healthcare or the prison sector is highly desirable, with an understanding of healthcare law.
• Familiarity with information governance and regulatory is highly desirable.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Simon Codling directly.

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