Lester Aldridge has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our nationally recognised Health & Social Care team. This is a standout opportunity to work on complex, high-impact matters across the care and community care sectors, alongside some of the most respected specialists in the field.
The Role
* Case Management: Managing varied matters across health and social care, including regulatory and community care work
* Advisory Work: Advising care providers and individuals on CQC regulation and enforcement, safeguarding, Coroner’s Inquests and funding disputes
* Community Care & SEN: Representing individuals in EHCP and SENDIST appeals, Care Act matters and package of care disputes
* Advocacy & Representation: Acting for clients in enforcement proceedings, Inquests and hearings; liaising with regulators and public bodies
* Profile & Practice Growth: Supporting business development through client relationships, networking and marketing initiatives
What We’re Looking For
* Relevant Experience: Health and social care experience is essential, particularly CQC regulation, Inquests or community care law
* Strong Technical Skills: Confident in written and verbal communication, case management and advocacy preparation
* Client-First Mindset: Commercial, solutions-driven and comfortable advising both individuals and organisations
* Ambition & Ownership: A proactive team player ready to take responsibility and grow within a specialist practice
* Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-evolving and challenging area of law, with a commitment to continuous learning
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, reflective of experience and contribution
* Hybrid & flexible working options (Bournemouth or London)
* Clear progression pathway, with high-quality training and mentoring
* Varied and meaningful work, with early responsibility and client exposure
* A collaborative, close‑knit team with a strong reputation in the sector
* Private medical insurance
* Pension and life assurance
* Perkbox access with discounts and rewards
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