Solicitor – Healthcare (Hybrid – Dublin 2), VAC-11866
About the Job
We are currently seeking an experienced Healthcare Solicitor to join the Healthcare division of our client’s law firm. This role involves delivering high-level legal services to clients within the healthcare sector, particularly in advising and representing regulatory bodies, public sector clients, and professional regulators in Fitness to Practise complaints and Statutory Inquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent regulatory bodies in Fitness to Practise complaints and Statutory Inquiries.
- Provide legal advice to public bodies and professional regulators concerning their statutory duties.
- Present preliminary applications to Committees of Inquiry.
- Offer healthcare advisory services, including drafting detailed legal advice on healthcare law and regulatory issues.
- Manage and maintain strong client relationships with public sector clients, ensuring the highest standard of service delivery.
- Generate and sustain knowledge management resources and precedents within the professional regulation and healthcare sectors.
Sectors of Healthcare Law:
Fitness to Practise Complaints: This involves acting for regulatory bodies and handling cases where healthcare professionals’ ability to practise is under scrutiny due to complaints or allegations of misconduct, incompetence, or other issues affecting their professional conduct.
Statutory Inquiries: The role includes representing clients during formal inquiries conducted by regulatory bodies, which are typically mandated by law to investigate specific matters related to healthcare practices or incidents.
Healthcare Advisory Services: The position requires providing detailed legal advice on a wide range of healthcare law issues, including regulatory compliance, professional conduct, and other legal obligations specific to the healthcare sector.
Public Sector and Regulatory Bodies Advice: The role involves advising public bodies and professional regulators on their statutory duties and legal obligations, ensuring that they operate within the legal frameworks governing healthcare services.
Regulatory Compliance: The solicitor will be expected to guide and ensure that healthcare entities comply with relevant regulations and legal standards, which could include aspects of patient safety, data protection, and ethical standards.
Essential Skills
- Regulatory Knowledge – Expertise in healthcare regulations and compliance.
- Analytical – Strong analytical skills for complex legal scenarios.
- Advocacy – Proficient in advocacy, particularly in healthcare law.
- Communication – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Client Management – Proven ability to manage and maintain client relationships.
- Detail-Oriented – Keen attention to detail in all aspects of legal work.
- Collaboration – Ability to work effectively within a specialist team.
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established law firm offering a comprehensive range of legal services to corporate, public, and private clients in Ireland and internationally. The firm is recognised for its expertise in handling complex legal cases, providing strategic advice, and maintaining long-standing relationships with its clients. Key practice areas include business, employment, property, media, healthcare, banking, and insolvency law. The firm prides itself on its partner-led service ethos, ensuring continuity and commitment from its legal advisers.
Application Process:
If you are an experienced solicitor with a strong background in healthcare law and regulatory matters, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience by answering the following questions:
Preliminary Assessment Questions
- Do you have a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in healthcare law?
- Can you provide examples of your experience in acting for regulatory bodies, particularly in Fitness to Practise complaints and Statutory Inquiries?
- Are you experienced in managing client relationships within the public sector and generating high-quality legal resources?
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