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Posted 07 August, 2026

Healthcare Advisory Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Healthcare Advisory Associate - Top 100 UK Law Firm

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Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home)

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Salary: Up to £60,000 + Generous Bonus Scheme + Benefits

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My client is looking for a Healthcare Solicitor looking to handle high-profile, politically sensitive work. With clear, defined career progression.

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The Team and Work

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You will be joining a leading group of over 50 specialists, including Legal 500-recognised lawyers, who hold decades-long relationships with major health and social care clients. A key focus of your role will be maintaining and deepening these relationships with senior NHS management while working on some of the most critical and high-profile cases in the sector.

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Your caseload will cover a broad, engaging scope of healthcare advisory matters, including:

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  • Inquests & Article 2 cases
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  • Court of Protection (CoP)
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  • Mental Health & Mental Capacity Law
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  • Public Law & Governance
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  • Information Law
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What’s on Offer?

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  • Competitive Compensation: Up to £60,000 DOE, plus a market-leading bonus scheme.
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  • Hybrid Working: 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
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  • Clear Progression: A transparent pathway to Partner, with a strong track record of associates making it to the partnership table.
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  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shut-down
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  • Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
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  • Private healthcare cover & dental plan
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  • 3x salary life insurance & company car scheme
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  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
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Ideal Candidate

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You are a qualified Solicitor with solid experience in healthcare law, Court of Protection, inquests, or public law advisory matters. You pride yourself on your client-facing skills, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex, sensitive legal frameworks for NHS trusts and care providers.

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For a confidential chat, please get in touch.

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[email protected]

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07451274437