Reference: 6509Who We Are As one of the UK's leading law firms, we're here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life's important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference. Everyone's path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact. Your Role and What You'll Be DoingWe're currently recruiting for Barristers and Solicitor Advocates to join our in-house Advocacy team focusing on Personal Injury and/or Medical Negligence matters. At Irwin Mitchell, we're committed to flexible working while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative national team, with regular travel required for court attendance, team collaboration, and advocacy commitments. We're an established in-house advocacy team who provide advocacy services across our legal teams, including but not limited to Commercial Litigation, Employment, Family, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence. Currently, we are specifically looking for Solicitor Advocates or Barristers with experience within Medical Negligence or Personal Injury, that would like to join our team. Not only will you get involved in drafting and advisory work, but you can also expect to undertake advocacy both remotely and in person. The team is fully supported by advocacy clerks overseeing paperwork and diary management. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging caseload, with regular courtroom advocacy and the chance to showcase and further develop your technical expertise. Joining our highly regarded Advocacy team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of complex, multi-track, and high-value Medical Negligence/Personal Injury matters. This role involves regular travel to attend court hearings and client-related commitments. Ideally, candidates will be based within reasonable commuting distance of one of our regional offices to support internal business development activities and team collaboration. However, we are open to considering candidates located outside of these areas (excluding London), depending on their experience and suitability for the role. About YouWe're looking for Barristers who are perhaps wanting to move away from being self-employed and want to move inhouse or Solicitors with higher rights of audience accreditation to join our inhouse Advocacy team. Essential: Qualified Barrister or Solicitor with higher rights of audience accreditation. Demonstrable technical experience in either Medical Negligence and/ or Personal Injury law, with a strong track record of handling complex multi-track and high-value cases. Demonstratable experience performing advocacy work for either claimants or defendants. Excellent communication skills will be of paramount importance in the building of relationships with the case handlers who are looking after our clients on a day-to-day basis. Our Approach to Reward and Wellbeing25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave. Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues. Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access. Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future. Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work. In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation categoryOur responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. comArtificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common part of modern working life. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history. Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders. Checks are conducted by trusted 3rd parties and the employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Sub-Department: Advocacy Sub-Division: IM LLP Vacancy Type: Permanent :Flexible Salary: Competitive
Property Barrister (Permanent) in London employer: Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. With a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for community involvement. Located in Sheffield, the firm fosters a collaborative environment where colleagues can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their roles.
