Healthcare Senior Associate (2681)

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About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Our Healthcare team in Newcastle is dedicated to providing exceptional legal support to healthcare organizations, ensuring they navigate the complexities of the sector effectively.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Healthcare Senior Associate with a strong background in inquests to join our dynamic Newcastle team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of healthcare cases, focusing on inquests and related healthcare matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a passion for healthcare law and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in inquest proceedings, including preparation and advocacy.
• Provide expert legal advice on healthcare matters, including clinical negligence, regulatory issues, and patient safety.
• Manage a caseload of healthcare cases with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of services.
• Collaborate with clients, medical professionals, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and evidence.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including witness statements, reports, and correspondence.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and contribute to the team's knowledge base.
• Participate in business development activities and contribute to the growth of the healthcare practice.

About you

• Qualified with significant experience in healthcare law and inquests.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience representing clients at inquests.
• Excellent understanding of healthcare regulations and clinical negligence.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client care

What we offer

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support for more details follow this link: https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles

To formally express your interest and submit your application, kindly use the link provided below. For any further inquiries or to obtain additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sam on sam.shabir@dwf.law