Solicitor / Barrister (Inquests) - Healthcare and Public Law in Liverpool

Hill Dickinson LLP is a leading and award-winning international commercial law firm with offices in Birmingham, Hong Kong, Leeds, Limassol, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Monaco, Newcastle, Piraeus and Singapore. With more than 1000 people including 200 partners and legal directors, the firm delivers advice and strategic guidance spanning the full legal spectrum, from non-contentious advisory and transactional work to all forms of commercial litigation. Hill Dickinson acts as a trusted adviser to a wide portfolio of clients across a wide range of specialist sectors: from transport and logistics and international trade, through to retail, insurance, marine, health, education, manufacturing, public sector and banking and financial services.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor / Barrister with specific inquest experience to join our Healthcare and Public Law team in Liverpool. Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week). Hill Dickinson is a Top Ten Employer for Working Families 2024 and we consider flexible working opportunities.

Role Overview

This role provides the opportunity to join one of Hill Dickinson’s fastest growing business groups. The Healthcare team has grown year‑on‑year with over 100 lawyers and national coverage, and we are one of the leading firms providing legal advice and support to the NHS and independent healthcare organisations. We are looking to recruit a Solicitor / Barrister with specific inquest experience who will undertake a wide range of advisory work for the NHS and other public and private organisations operating in the Health and Social Care sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Inquests, with or without a jury, including advocacy.
• Opportunity to develop a Court of Protection practice in treatment and best interest cases, including advocacy.
• Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights.
• Advising on general healthcare law: patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of health‑sector legislation and guidance, including mental health.
• Advising on care standards legislation, practice and information governance matters.
• Work with other lawyers in the healthcare/public/regulatory sector to identify new products and work streams and develop new business.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified solicitor or barrister.
• Proven experience of healthcare inquests (preferably including advocacy).
• Previous experience within healthcare law.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively.
• Excellent communication and client‑service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in Court of Protection or inherent jurisdiction work (beneficial).
• Familiarity with issues relevant to organisations in the health and social care sector (beneficial).

If you do not meet all the criteria but feel you could add real value to Hill Dickinson, we encourage you to apply. Successful candidates will undergo standard pre‑employment screening, including a basic criminal record check via Disclosure and Barring Service. Offers are conditional upon completion of all checks. Due to the high response levels we may expire this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, so we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown.
• Holiday buy, sell and carry‑over scheme.
• Two charity volunteering or pro‑bono days.
• Optional private medical insurance via BUPA.
• Annual fitness allowance.
• Flexible pension scheme.
• ISA saving scheme and independent financial advice.
• Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme.
• Medicash.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Access to confidential, expert support via Fertifa in relation to reproductive health and wellbeing.
• Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back‑up care per year via Bright Horizons.
• Life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• Annual travel season ticket loan.
• Hybrid working and dress‑for‑your‑day policy.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Financial contribution towards home‑working equipment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Hill Dickinson is committed to providing fairness and equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, nationality, religion or belief. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All applications received by the firm will be considered on merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background and from all routes to qualification, with both the SRA and CILEx.

Disability Support

We are a Disability Confident employer. If there is anything that we can do to make your visit easier so you can perform at your best, please let us know. Contact the HR team at hrteam@hilldickinson.com if you require adjustments to the application or interview process.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom