Solicitor - Healthcare & Public Law

Albion Rye Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Healthcare Solicitor to join its public law and patient care team. This role offers the chance to work on significant healthcare legal issues impacting public policy and individual lives. The position supports a collaborative environment, allowing flexibility and professional growth within a multi-office network.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive multi-office legal network

Path for long-term career development

Focus on employee well-being

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE or equivalent experience in healthcare law.
• Solid working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Strong communication, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise NHS bodies and healthcare providers on legal matters.
• Handle Court of Protection and Mental Health Act cases.
• Conduct incident investigations and Care Act assessments.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2-5 years PQE)

Job description

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Recruiting Legal Talent For The Life Sciences Industry

Location: Open across firm’s UK offices (Hybrid)

Recruiter: Albion Rye Associates

Are you ready to make a real difference in the legal healthcare space?

Albion Rye Associates is delighted to partner with a nationally recognised, award-winning law firm to recruit a Healthcare Solicitor into their market-leading public law and patient care team.

This role offers the chance to work on some of the most complex, sensitive, and high-impact healthcare legal issues in the UK — often involving decisions that shape public policy, clinical practice, and individual lives.

The Role

You’ll work alongside a stellar group of Partners advising NHS bodies, healthcare providers, and public authorities on a wide range of matters including:

• Court of Protection and best interests cases (Mental Capacity Act 2005)
• Mental Health Act advisory and disputes
• NHS Continuing Healthcare and responsible commissioner issues
• Governance, prioritisation, and exceptional funding cases
• Incident investigations and Care Act assessments

You’ll join a collaborative, national team with offices in Birmingham, London, and Manchester — and enjoy a hybrid working model with some national travel to meet client needs.

About You

• You’re likely 2–5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Solid working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and health law framework is highly beneficial
• Strong communication, drafting, and analytical skills are essential
• You thrive in a team, stay calm under pressure
• A genuine interest in healthcare law, clinical governance, and public service

Why Apply?

• Work on matters that regularly make headlines and set precedent
• Be part of a supportive, multi-office legal network that champions healthcare law
• Access a clear path to long-term development in a firm that invests in its people
• Enjoy flexibility and balance in a team that understands the importance of well-being

If you're a healthcare or public law solicitor looking to do meaningful work with a leading national team, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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