Senior Inquest Advocacy Solicitor

Overview

In this Regulatory Healthcare Advisory role, you will manage a caseload of inquest files for NHS and healthcare clients while engaging in broader healthcare regulatory matters. You will work primarily in London with some national travel, supporting inquests, regulatory investigations, and related advisory work. The role offers clear progression and development as you take on increased responsibility within a respected firm. You will collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver effective regulatory solutions that align with Weightmans’ values.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working (LI-Hybrid)
• Award-winning organisation
• Inclusive workplace culture
• People-first culture
• Strong reputation and awards
• Opportunities for career development

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of inquest files for NHS, care homes, and other healthcare clients
• Attend court hearings and provide advocacy at pre-inquest reviews and inquests
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings through client meetings and documentation
• Collaborate with colleagues in line with firm values and contribute to the wider healthcare advisory work (as needed)
• Travel for hearings as required
• Perform other duties within the wider remit of regulatory healthcare advisory

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor
• 4-10yr PQE
• Advocacy experience
• Willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Desirable: Regulatory defence experience
• Desirable: Inquest advocacy experience
• Healthcare experience desirable
• Inquest experience desirable
• Regulatory defence experience desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team or on own initiative

• Organisational and time management
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Excellent communication
• Ability to work to deadlines
• IT skills
• Communication tools (unspecified)

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