Associate - Medical Negligence

The Firm

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with representative offices in San Francisco, New York and London. The firm has been the fastest growing law firm in Ireland over the last decade. We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of Irish business-related law and with particular focus on the Energy, Technology, Financial Services, Built Environment, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Charities sectors.

We are currently recruiting an Associate Solicitor for our Medical Law team.

The Role

This role will see the successful candidate provide advice, assistance and representation to a range of our healthcare clients. Most particularly, they will defend the interests of hospitals, practitioners and laboratory service providers in medical negligence litigation before the Circuit, High and Supreme Courts. They will also liaise closely with medical and nursing practitioners and clients in establishing the relevant facts, and advising on the most effective and efficient mechanism to manage and resolve claims. They will also advise clients on clinical governance, risk management strategies, regulatory compliance and accreditation, professional discipline and general medico legal advice. They will have an understanding of and passion for medicine and healthcare law, along with the ambition to deliver best in class legal advice and assistance to clients, and to thrive within a high performing team.

The Team

MHC's Healthcare & Medical Law team are the leading advisors to the healthcare sector in Ireland. Our healthcare practice has unrivalled depth and breadth working with local and international healthcare organisations in the public and private sector. Our team has been involved in many of the leading Irish medical negligence cases instructed by public and private insurers.

Requirements

• 2-5 years post qualification experience in clinical negligence defence
• Experience in healthcare and life science advisory work will be an advantage
• Candidate should be capable of managing a demanding portfolio of cases, have demonstrable interpersonal skills and ability to contribute as a team member
• A strong work ethic and flexible approach to work

Why Mason Hayes & Curran?

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package; pension, healthcare & bonus
• Enviable client base and strong career progression & development opportunities
• Friendly, open and informal working atmosphere
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success
• Social events, clubs and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee)
• MHC knowledge and education programme to facilitate major development as a lawyer
• Strong track record in CSR programmes, pro bono work and charitable efforts