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.