Senior Lawyer

Join to apply for the Senior Lawyer - Inquest Team role at NWSSP Legal & Risk ServicesIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.Job OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and growing team which provides advice and support to clients across Wales in respect of Inquests. As a senior lawyer, you will be a key member of the team, supervising others and delivering training whilst providing high‑quality legal services to our NHS clients. The role involves having your own caseload of complex Inquest matters and conducting advocacy.Main DutiesLegal and Risk Services are looking for an experienced Inquest solicitor capable of working with minimum supervision. Candidates are sought that fit with the values of the NHS in Wales to be open and transparent about inquest investigations and to help ensure lessons are learned. This post will be suitable for solicitors, barristers or legal executives with experience in Mental Health and Clinical Negligence, and advocacy in multi‑day Article 2 inquests before juries. As a senior member of the team, the candidate will also be expected to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members.SkillsGood communication skills, a confident approach to work and an understanding of our core values: Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility, Innovating.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, further details can be found at Work is agile and may involve working from home.Person SpecificationQualifications and/or KnowledgeLaw degree & Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (or equivalent).A qualified lawyer: either a solicitor admitted to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) with CILEx Civil Proceedings Advocacy certification if applicable, or a barrister admitted to the bar in England and Wales.Relevant legal knowledge.DesirableNHS/public sector background.ExperienceEssential CriteriaSubstantial post‑qualification experience in the relevant field(s) of law, e.g. litigation gained through practice.Extensive experience in drafting documents.Experience of managing people.Desirable CriteriaExtensive experience reviewing large numbers of documents.Extensive experience drafting documents.Experience of managing people.Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential CriteriaIT skills/computer literate; ability to learn new technologies and IT introduced.Ability to communicate in all formats on complex business and legal processes.Ability to negotiate in difficult or emotional circumstances.Ability to prioritise and organise own work whilst being an effective leader of the team.Ability to recognise own capabilities.Ability and enthusiasm to train, mentor and professionally supervise more junior members of the team.Ability and enthusiasm to grow the work of the department and broaden the team’s reputation within and outside the NHS.Desirable CriteriaExperience of writing reports suitable for senior and executive level audiences.Higher advocacy skills.Experience of using social media to promote professional achievements and to enhance Legal and Risk’s reputation.Welsh language skills, levels 1–5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.Other Essential CriteriaWillingness to undertake further professional development.Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations.Demonstrate how your personal qualities match against NWSSP core values: Listening and learning – Working together – Taking responsibility & Innovating.Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.Further InformationWe are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification and demonstrate how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements. Only candidates who meet the person specification will be shortlisted. xpwpeyx To work in the UK, candidates who are not UK or RoI nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless other routes apply. Non UK/RoI candidates can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship at Work in the UK.ContactName: Kamila Kubryn; Job title: Head of Inquest Team; Email: Additional InformationSeniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: LegalIndustries: Legal Services#J-18808-Ljbffr