Senior Associate / Legal Director (Inquests) - Healthcare and Public Law
Hill Dickinson LLP is a leading international commercial law firm with offices across the globe. With more than 1,000 people, Hill Dickinson delivers strategic legal advice spanning the full legal spectrum, from non-contentious advisory and transactional work to all forms of commercial litigation. Hill Dickinson acts as a trusted adviser to a wide portfolio of clients across specialist sectors including health, public sector, banking and financial services.
Job role: Senior Associate / Legal Director (Inquests)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Team: Healthcare and Public Law
Location: London, United Kingdom
Benefits
* Annual leave starting at 25 days
* Annual bonus scheme
* Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
* Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
* 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
* Optional private medical insurance via BUPA
* Annual fitness allowance
* Flexible pension scheme
* ISA saving scheme and independent financial advice
* Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme
* Medicash
* EAP with access to counselling
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Access to confidential, expert support via Fertifa in relation to reproductive health and wellbeing
* Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back-up care per year via Bright Horizons
* Life assurance
* Group income protection
* Annual travel season ticket loan
* Hybrid working and dress for your day policy
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Financial contribution towards home working equipment
Role Overview
This role provides the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing business groups of Hill Dickinson. The Healthcare team has been growing year-on-year with a team of over 100 lawyers and national coverage, providing legal advice and support to the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.
Our dedicated Healthcare team is now looking to recruit an Associate/Senior Associate/Legal Director with specific inquest experience who will be undertaking a wide range of advisory work for the NHS and other public and private organisations operating in the Health and Social Care Sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Inquests (held both with and without a jury) including advocacy
* Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights
* Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health
* Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters
What Are We Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor
* Proven experience of healthcare Inquests including advocacy
* Previous experience within healthcare law
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work flexibly and proactively
* Excellent communication and client service skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent organisational skills
* Willingness to travel
Benefits (Additional)
* Experience in Court of Protection/inherent jurisdiction work
* Familiarity with issues relevant to organisations in the health and social care sector
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief. Hill Dickinson is an equal opportunities employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered based on merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.
Disability Support
We are a Disability Confident employer. If there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier, so you are able to perform at your best, please let us know. You can contact the HR team at hrteam@hilldickinson.com should you require any adjustments to the application or interview process.
Values
* Trust
* Respect
* Innovation
* Collaboration
Application Process
All successful candidates will be subject to our standard pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Any offer of employment made is conditional upon completion of all checks. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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