Jobs in Southampton, United Kingdom

Senior Solicitor

Fixed-term contract - up to 12 months (MAT cover)

A salary of up to £55,565 depending on experience

Fully home based with travel as necessary

About The Role

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for aSenior Solicitorto join our legal team on afixed-term contractto cover a period of maternity leave (up to 12 months).

This is a rewarding and high-profile role where you’ll provide end-to-end case management and advocacy for inquest cases arising from healthcare services and custodial settings across Practice Plus Group. You’ll have the chance to work in a supportive and collaborative legal team, making a real difference to how we manage sensitive and complex legal matters.

If you're looking to take ownership of meaningful work, build strong stakeholder relationships, and apply your legal expertise in a purposeful organisation, this role could be your ideal next step.

This role isfully home based with travel as necessary.

What you'll be doing

As our Senior Solicitor, you will be:

• 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.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.

What we'll look for in you:

Being a Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate and at least 3 years’ PQE, you will also have –

• 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 – desirable
• Familiarity with information governance and regulatory compliance - desirable
  

What you can expect in return:

• A salary of up to£55,565 based on experience
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact Sarah in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.