Associate - Public Law (Health)

Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, London

Reference number HC-200826

Job title Associate

Team Insurance and Public Risk - Public Law (Health)

Vacancy owner Helen Collins

We're looking for a talented Associate to join our team of high performing administrative and public law lawyers dealing primarily with health, information law, judicial review and other regulatory and disciplinary matters.

The role

In this role, you'll advise on regulatory matters in the life sciences sector, particularly in relation to the regulation of medical devices, medicines, novel technologies and the use of AI. You'll also give advice on wider public law issues in the health sector, including advising both NHS and independent health organisations, and on health law more generally.

What you'll be doing

• Drafting and consideration of pre-action correspondence and pleadings, liaison with Court staff and preparation of trial bundles

What we're looking for

• Experience of working for the public sector (particularly the NHS, but also other NDPBs, local and central Government and/or regulatory authorities)
• Understanding of information law, including FOIA, DPA and EIR

Why Join Us?

• We offer a flexible and hybrid working model.
• Ou r comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we're open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Take a look at our candidate interview pack for information about reasonable adjustments, what you can expect during the interview process, and guidance to help you prepare.