Court of Protection Solicitor | Liverpool | Healthcare & Public Law
Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in Court of Protection matters, looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a growing Healthcare and Public Law practice, advising NHS bodies and other organisations across the health and social care sector.
About the Firm
This leading national law firm has an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to clients across a range of sectors. Its specialist Healthcare team works with NHS bodies, independent healthcare providers and other public and private sector organisations, offering expertise across a broad range of healthcare and public law matters.
With a large, specialist team and a collaborative working environment, the firm offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners on complex and varied matters within a growing area of law.
About the Role
You will join an established Healthcare and Public Law team, advising NHS bodies and other organisations operating within the health and social care sector. Your work will include:
- Handling Court of Protection matters, including treatment and best interests applications, with opportunities for advocacy.
- Advising on the Mental Capacity Act, deprivation of liberty and mental capacity issues.
- Working on matters involving the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court, alongside treatment and welfare cases involving children.
- Advising on public law, judicial review and human rights issues.
- Supporting clients with wider healthcare law matters, including patient complaints, incident investigations and regulatory investigations.
- Advising on NHS funding issues, including NHS Continuing Healthcare and responsible commissioner disputes.
- Contributing to client development, training sessions, webinars and external publications.
The role offers exposure to a varied and complex caseload, alongside the opportunity to develop your expertise within a specialist healthcare practice.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified solicitor or barrister with proven Court of Protection experience.
- Previous experience working within healthcare law.
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, mental capacity and best interests decisions.
- Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
- A proactive team player with excellent client care skills.
- Willingness to travel when required.
- Experience in inquest work would be advantageous, as would familiarity with the health and social care sector.
What's In It For You?
- The opportunity to join a well-established and expanding specialist healthcare practice.
- Exposure to complex, high-quality Court of Protection and healthcare law matters.
- A collaborative environment working alongside experienced healthcare specialists.
- Flexible working opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities to contribute to business development, training and thought leadership.
Interested?
If you're looking to develop your career in Court of Protection and healthcare law, I'd love to hear from you.
To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Abbie Cragg on 0161 871 4754 or email abbie.cragg@saccomann.com.