Litigation Lawyer

London Temporary View Job Description
My client is a leading healthcare business and they are seeking a junior litigator to join their 3 person disputes team. You will be managing litigation claims, complex complaints, and serious incident investigations.
  • Join the litigation team of this leading healthcare business
  • Managing litigation claims, complex complaints, and serious investigations

About Our Client

A leading healthcare provider in the UK

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 the business at range of tribunal and court hearings.
  • Drafting reports to the Group Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
  • Managing and developing 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 one year fixed term contract with a potential to evolve into a permanent position.

This position pays £65,000 plus benefits.

You are only required to go to the office 1 day per week.

Contact
Martin Turner
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6647426
Phone number
+44 207 269 2220

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Martin Turner
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2220
Job reference
JN-012025-6647426