Legal Counsel | Medical Negligence | Maternity LeaveIn-House Legal Counsel | Medical & Dental Indemnifier | Maternity Leave CoverI am working with one of the country's leading Medical and Dental Indemnity Providers who are keen to hire a legal counsel to provide maternity leave cover. The work involves assisting their members who are GPs, consultants and dentists. At times that can include a clinical negligence claim for damages, involvement in a tribunal or inquest, or an ethical or disciplinary matter. They also strive to provide outstanding education to their members, help reduce risk, incidence of complaints and claims and to promote best practice in patient safety and care.The successful candidate will:Advise members on the full range of medical, ethical or legal queries and dilemmas arising in day-to-day practice.Work with the team on risk management awareness, education and training.Assist members with matters relating to professional conduct and ethics.Assist members drafting depositions for inquests, preparing for hearings and liaise with the external legal panel.Keep abreast of and consider new legislation, regulation and case law.You will require a strong knowledge of the medico-legal field in Ireland, have up to 5 years’ PQE, excellent oral and written communication skills, empathy, confidence, an eye for detail and effective time-management.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal Services and Medical Practices
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