Job Description
Senior Inquests Solicitor (In-House)\n\n📍 South Wales (Hybrid / Flexible Working)\n 💷 £63,150 - £73,379 per annum (Agenda for Change Band 8b)\n\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inquests Solicitor to join a respected in-house legal team in South Wales, supporting NHS organisations with complex and sensitive coronial matters.\n\nThis role would suit a solicitor who enjoys high-quality advisory work, advocacy, and making a real difference within the public sector, without the pressures of private practice billing.\n\nThe Role\n\nYou will play a senior role in managing and advising on coronial inquests, including complex and high-profile cases, acting as a trusted legal advisor to clinicians, senior managers and NHS bodies.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nManaging a caseload of inquests and pre-inquest reviews\n\nAdvising NHS organisations on coronial law, duty of candour and disclosure\n\nDrafting written submissions and preparing witnesses\n\nRepresenting NHS bodies at inquests where appropriate\n\nProviding strategic legal advice on risk, learning and governance\n\nMentoring junior lawyers and contributing to service development\n\nAbout You\n\nQualified Soli...