Senior Lawyer - Inquest Team

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and growing team which provides advice and support to clients across Wales in respect of Inquests. As a senior lawyer, you will be a key member of the team, supervising others and delivering training whilst providing high quality legal services to our NHS clients. The role involves having your own caseload of complex Inquest matters and conducting advocacy.Main duties of the jobLegal and Risk Services are looking for an experienced Inquest solicitor capable of working with minimum supervision. Candidates are sought that fit with the values of the NHS in Wales to be open and transparent about inquest investigations and to help ensure lessons are learned.The post will be suitable for solicitors, barristers or legal executives with experience in Mental Health and Clinical Negligence, and advocacy in multi-day Article 2 inquests before juries.As a senior member of the team, the candidate will also be expected to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members.The ideal candidate for the above position must have good communication skills, a confident approach to work and can demonstrate our core values:Listening and LearningWorking Together Taking ResponsibilityInnovatingThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAt NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. DetailsDate posted12 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary 67,583 to 78,530 a year per annum, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number043-AC195-1126Job locationsCompanies HouseCrown WayCardiffCF14 3UBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge EssentialLaw degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)A qualified lawyer who is either of the following: A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales - A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification. - A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales.Relevant Legal KnowledgeDesirableNHS/public sector background Experience EssentialSubstantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant field/fields of law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice.Extensive experience in drafting documentsExperience of managing peopleDesirableExtensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documentsDefendant litigation/ experience in relevant field of law.Experience of making presentations to legal staff Aptitude and Abilities EssentialIT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes.Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstancesAbility to prioritise and organise own work whilst being an effective leader of the teamAbility to recognise own capabilitiesAbility and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the teamAbility and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHSDesirableExperience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiencesHigher Advocacy SkillsExperience of using social media to promote individual professional achievements and to enhance Legal and Risk's reputation. Other EssentialWilling to undertake further professional developmentAble to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locationsDemonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning - Working together - Taking responsibility & InnovatingDeliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standardNWSSP encourages all staff to embed sustainable working practices in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act. We all have a role in reducing environmental impact. This means working in ways, using resources wisely and promoting low-carbon, climate-conscious ways of working.DesirableWelsh Language Skills are Desirable for this role. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge EssentialLaw degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent)A qualified lawyer who is either of the following: A qualified solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales - A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and where the specialist area of law described in the role profile includes civil litigation, the postholder is required to have been awarded the CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification. - A qualified barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales.Relevant Legal KnowledgeDesirableNHS/public sector background Experience EssentialSubstantial relevant post qualification experience in relevant field/fields of law as specified in the role profile i.e. litigation gained through practice.Extensive experience in drafting documentsExperience of managing peopleDesirableExtensive experience of reviewing large numbers of documentsDefendant litigation/ experience in relevant field of law.Experience of making presentations to legal staff Aptitude and Abilities EssentialIT Skills/Computer literate to include the ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes.Ability to negotiate in often difficult or emotional circumstancesAbility to prioritise and organise own work whilst being an effective leader of the teamAbility to recognise own capabilitiesAbility and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the teamAbility and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and to build on and broaden the team's reputation within and outside the NHSDesirableExperience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiencesHigher Advocacy SkillsExperience of using social media to promote individual professional achievements and to enhance Legal and Risk's reputation. Other EssentialWilling to undertake further professional developmentAble to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locationsDemonstrate how your personal qualities match against our NWSSP core values: Listening and learning - Working together - Taking responsibility & InnovatingDeliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standardNWSSP encourages all staff to embed sustainable working practices in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act. We all have a role in reducing environmental impact. This means working in ways, using resources wisely and promoting low-carbon, climate-conscious ways of working.DesirableWelsh Language Skills are Desirable for this role.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipAddressCompanies HouseCrown WayCardiffCF14 3UBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipAddressCompanies HouseCrown WayCardiffCF14 3UBUnited KingdomEmployer's website