Consultant Lawyer in Slough

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Consultant Solicitors with 5+ years PQE to join our dynamic team at BMA Law on a fee share basis. In this role, you will provide specialised commercial legal advice and support to our clients operating in the healthcare sector. You will be responsible for offering expert guidance on a range of legal matters. We are specifically looking for Consultant Solicitors in the following areas:

• Dispute Resolution/Litigation
• Employment Law
• Corporate/Commercial
• Commercial Property
• Commercial Property Disputes
• Regulatory
• Family Law

We also welcome applications from candidates looking for employed positions on a salaried basis.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Provide a high-quality legal service to BMA Law clients including doctors and medical organisations, such as GP practices and GP networks/federations, local medical committees (LMCs) and primary care networks.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients by gaining their confidence.
• Determine the most appropriate response to enquiries and liaise with colleagues/external provider firms as needed.
• Take instructions and conduct research in order to give pragmatic legal advice and draft robust legal documentation.
• Use commercial awareness, initiative and creativity in order to find practical solutions to client problems/requirements and pre-empt issues before they arise.

Person specification

Key skills and qualifications/experience:

• UK qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience (PQE);
• Desire to service clients in the healthcare sector (healthcare experience is desirable);
• Desire for flexible, remote, freelance working.

Work systems

• Foster good working relationships with colleagues in BMA Law and adopt a collaborative approach to knowledge sharing.
• Foster good relations with clients.
• Develop and utilise precedent documents and standard processes wherever possible.
• Support internal procedures and systems of BMA Law including case management.
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients and the business of BMA Law.

About BMA Law

BMA Law is a specialist healthcare law firm that was established by the British Medical Association (BMA), the professional association and trade union for around 200,000 doctors and medical students across the UK. Working closely with the BMA, BMA Law provides expert legal support for medical professionals and businesses.

Why work for us?

As a Consultant Solicitor at BMA Law you will receive:

• A generous (and uncapped) fee share arrangement of 60/40 in your favour (or up to 80/20 in your favour if you generate the client);
• Flexibility to plan your own working hours;
• Freedom to take holidays when you wish;
• Ability to work remotely or in our central London office;
• A dedicated marketing team;
• Accounts support, billing and IT support;
• Professional Indemnity Insurance cover;
• Excellent work life balance and a position that suits your lifestyle.

Due to the unique positioning of BMA Law the majority of the work is generated by BMA Law which we need lawyers to service, however we also welcome Consultant Solicitors with a following and/or the desire to build on the BMA Law brand.

To apply please send your CV to