Healthcare Litigation Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Job description

• Join a leading private hospital
• Work in a strong disputes team on defendant matters

About Our Client

My client is one of the UK's leading independent hospital groups. They provide diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care in areas including orthopaedics, gynaecology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and general surgery. They also operate a network of private GPs and provide occupational health services to over 700 corporate clients.

Job Description

• Managing litigation claims, complex complaints, and serious incident investigations.
• Reviewing reports from external counsel in respect of litigation claims, advising hospitals in respect of the same and providing instructions to counsel in response.
• Assisting hospitals and external counsel with disclosure exercises and obtaining of factual/witness evidence.
• Handling insurer claim notifications and supporting insurance renewal.
• Advising individual hospitals and the wider group about learning arising from claims and working with teams across the business to develop actions to address that learning.
• Liaising with internal and external communications advisors, as required, in respect of public relations considerations or media coverage which may impact upon the group, particularly that arising from ongoing litigation.
• Consulting on internal governance processes, policies, and investigations.
• Providing general advisory support, particularly in the context of healthcare, and supporting the DP Team with Data Protection and Freedom of Information queries.
• Supporting staff and, where appropriate, representing Spire at a range of tribunal and court hearings.
• Drafting reports to the Group Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
• Managing and developing Spire's claims data.
• Developing and maintaining precedent documentation and policies.
• Providing legal training to Hospitals / Head Office.
• Supporting other senior members of the legal team as necessary on wider projects.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong academic background (a 2:1 degree or equivalent).
• Experience as a litigation solicitor in private practice or a supervised in-house role.
• Demonstrable drafting skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and reliable, with a 'can do' attitude and ability to take initiative.
• Ability to build rapport easily as well as effective relationships.
• Innovative mindset with a keen desire to take on new projects.

What's on Offer

A 12 month fixed term contract with a competitive salary.