Healthcare Solicitor

BCL Legal is seeking a junior solicitor to join its leading Healthcare team in Belfast.

The ideal candidate will have solid academics and a drive to move their career forward in an intellectually challenging but rewarding working environment.

The team is top-ranked for healthcare in the region, with an enviable client base and a strong focus on developing its lawyers' skills and expertise.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Defending medical practitioners before regulatory bodies.
2. Defending claims against medical professionals, often relating to high-value claims for severe injuries.
3. Defending dentists in relation to claims against them.
4. Acting for clients in healthcare-related public inquiries.
5. Acting for clinicians in respect of internal hospital investigations.

The team offers genuine flexibility and agile working is the norm.

Prior defendant healthcare experience is desirable, but not essential.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.