Inquests and Criminal Proceedings against medical professionals
Healthcare Senior Associate / Legal Director – Manchester or Birmingham
Our client, a ‘top tier’ law firm with a leading healthcare practice is looking to hire a Senior Healthcare Lawyer. Candidates should have significant experience in regulatory, disciplinary, inquest, and criminal proceedings work.
- Job Title: Healthcare Senior Associate / Legal Director (Defendant Focus)
- Location: Manchester or Birmingham
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: Up to £90,000
- Work Pattern: Hybrid working
- Experience Required: 5+ years PQE in healthcare law
Mix of regulatory disciplinary and inquest work
Our client is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their highly reputable healthcare team, with offices in both Manchester and Birmingham. This opportunity is ideal for lawyers with a passion for defending healthcare professionals and organisations in high-profile regulatory and criminal investigations.
Key responsibilities
- Defend healthcare professionals in criminal and regulatory proceedings, including cases of gross negligence manslaughter, neglect, and fraud against the NHS.
- Represent clients in cases involving statutory regulators such as the GMC/MPTS, GDC, GOC, GPhC, NMC, and HCPC.
- Advise on disciplinary proceedings with NHS Trusts and NHS England.
- Handle inquests, CQC proceedings, data disputes, and public inquiries.
- Manage patient complaints, Serious Untoward Incidents (SUI), and Ombudsman investigations.
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 5 years of PQE in healthcare law, ideally from a national firm.
- Strong background in regulatory, disciplinary, and inquest matters.
- Previous experience representing healthcare professionals in criminal proceedings is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to build and nurture client relationships.
- Strong leadership skills and an interest in business development.
Why join
You’ll be joining a market-leading team with a diverse caseload that includes high-profile matters in healthcare law. This role offers significant exposure to complex legal issues in regulatory and criminal law. You’ll also be joining the team at a significant time in its growth trajectory. The Partners are looking to really strengthen their Birmingham and Manchester offering so the role will give you full scope to play an integral role in its growth and operation.
If you are an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director with expertise in healthcare law, don’t miss this opportunity to join this prestigious practice.
Apply today to find out more, or contact us to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.
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