Associate Solicitor - Primary Care

Leading law firm that works with both private and public primary care providers has an opportunity for a qualified solicitor to join their team as an associate.

This role will involve

• Preparation and review and negotiation of Partnership documentation for medical and dental practitioners.
• Providing general partnership advice.
• Working on partnership mergers.
• Advice and documentation of partnership retirements whether voluntary or compulsory.
• NHS Contract advice.
• Advising primary care networks.

Key Duties

• Work with Partners and other senior members of the wider primary care team on complex matters.
• Work on your own matters where appropriate.
• Drafting, reviewing, advising on and negotiating contracts of a nature listed above.
• Develop internal relationships as a starting point.
• Assist with business development initiatives.
• Manage matters in accordance with client service level agreements.
• Achieve financial and chargeable time targets.
• Complete client management information as and when required.

Skills and experience required

• Experience of working on commercial contracts at 3 to 5+PQE level.
• Experience in primary care.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care service contracts.
• Knowledge of NHS primary care funding.
• Willingness to learn new areas - including some of technology, data and public procurement.
• Communication and listening skills.
• Good drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness.
• Conscientious, self-motivated, hard-working, and responsive.
• Critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to support junior team members.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and client protocols while maintaining high standards.

On offer

• Negotiable salary depending on experience, £65-70k as a guide.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time).
• Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment.
• Healthcare cover/ Medicash.
• Pension plan.
• Life Insurance 4 x salary.
• Interest free travel loan scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discounted dental scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you are a qualified solicitor, meet criteria above, and would like further information apply online for immediate consideration.