Job Description
Healthcare Inquests Solicitor (Re train)This is a rare opportunity for a senior solicitor to retrain into healthcare inquests and court of protection work at a leading Top 100 national firm in Manchester.If you're a senior solicitor looking to specialise in a high-impact area, this is a unique opportunity. Senior retraining roles are uncommon, and here you can move into a Tier 1 healthcare inquests team, work on nationally significant cases, and immediately put your advocacy skills to use.What You'll Be Doing:
* Represent NHS clients at inquests, gaining courtroom experience and lead advocacy on complex matters
* Guide Court of Protection decisions influencing outcomes for people in challenging care situations
* Advise healthcare and social care providers and help shape legal and regulatory strategy on sensitive issues
* Take ownership of complex care decisions through Court of Protection work, developing experience in mental capacity law
Experience relating to Court of Protection, Inquests & Mental Health would be beneficial but we are also happy to consider those from a Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence, Civil Litigation, Regulatory or Public Law background. You will ideally have strong Advocacy experience but full training and senior mentoring are provided.This is your chance to retrain at a senior level into a specialist healthcare team, take control of complex cases, and gain advocacy experience that sets you apart.Benefits:
* Competitive salary depending on experience + bonus
* Hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance
* 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure
* Private health and dental insurance
* Life assurance (3x salary)
* Opportunity to lead complex cases early in your healthcare law career
Apply now for immediate consideration