Senior Solicitor | Leading Healthcare Service Provider

Senior Solicitor | Leading Healthcare Service Provider

Competitive Salary

Remote

Fixed Term Contract (12m)

Are you a qualified solicitor with exposure working within 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 provide 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 currently seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their team on a 12m FTC and 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 on 0161 241 7686. Alternatively email an updated CV to scodling@compassltd.co.uk

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year Experience: 5 years required
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