Associate Solicitor - Healthcare

Posted 24 February 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal
ReferenceASHC1_1771927704

Job description

Healthcare Solicitor - 2-5 Years' PQE


Location: Belfast


Embark on a rewarding legal career with a leading Belfast-based law firm that prides itself on delivering top-tier healthcare legal services. Their renowned healthcare team specialises in clinical negligence defence, regulatory and professional discipline matters, providing strategic guidance to healthcare clients across the region.
Salary and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Structured career development and training programmes
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment


About your next employer:

This established and respected commercial law firm operates within a dynamic healthcare sector, serving a diverse client base that includes healthcare providers and professionals. Recognised for its expertise in high-profile cases, the firm blends traditional legal excellence with innovative solutions, positioning itself as a trusted adviser for complex healthcare legal issues.
About you:

  • Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE
  • Experience in clinical negligence, healthcare litigation, or regulatory matters
  • Strong drafting, advocacy, and analytical skills
  • Deep understanding of litigation processes and regulatory frameworks
  • Excellent communicator with a client-centred approach
  • Able to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Proactive, pragmatic, and commercially minded


What you'll do:

  • Assist in defending clinical negligence and professional misconduct claims
  • Advise healthcare professionals and organisations on regulatory investigations and complaints
  • Prepare pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions
  • Support representation at inquests and disciplinary hearings
  • Contribute to case strategy, risk management, and client relationship building


For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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