Medical Litigation/Healthcare Lawyer
We are seeking a skilled medical litigation/healthcare lawyer to join our team.
About the Role:
The successful applicant will manage a busy caseload, assisting the Partner and team on complex matters. This includes representing hospitals in medical malpractice actions, advising on medico-legal issues, and acting on behalf of hospitals and clinicians in inquests.
* Representing hospitals in defence of medical malpractice actions
* Advising on patient capacity and consent, and adverse incident reviews
* Acting on behalf of hospitals and clinicians in inquests
Requirements:
Candidates should have recent experience defending claims brought against healthcare professionals. A minimum of 12 months PQE or equivalent experience is required, preferably from a leading regional or national defendant practice.
* Proven experience defending claims against healthcare professionals
* Excellent client relationship skills
* Ability to handle technically challenging caseloads
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and excellent benefits package for the right candidate.
Our firm is a market leader in professional indemnity and clinical negligence, with significant exposure to healthcare disputes, coroners' inquests, and medical indemnity within private healthcare and alternative medicine markets.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a fantastic team with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality work.