​LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a leading UK law firm who are consistently recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with multiple top-tier practice rankings and a significant number of individually ranked lawyers.

The firm is widely seen as a commercially successful, well-managed business with a clear strategic focus and sustained growth. Alongside its commercial success, it is also highly regarded for its collaborative culture and strong employee experience, regularly featuring in workplace and employer rankings.

They are seeking a Senior Associate / Managing Associate / Legal Director to join their growing Healthcare & Regulatory team in Leeds.

The opportunity

• Advise a broad range of health and social care clients, including NHS bodies, independent providers, charities, and wider public sector organisations

• Manage a varied caseload spanning both advisory and contentious matters within healthcare and regulatory law

• Handle inquests, Court of Protection matters, Mental Health Tribunal work, and wider regulatory investigations and challenges

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on issues such as consent, capacity, best interests, confidentiality, and patient care processes

• Represent clients at hearings, including advocacy at inquests, pre-inquest reviews, and tribunals where appropriate

• Preparing cases through effective client and witness engagement

• Support, mentor, and train junior lawyers, and contribute to internal and external learning initiatives

• Participate in business development initiatives to help drive the growth of the team

About you

• 4+ years PQE with experience in health and social care law

• A mix of contentious and advisory experience within a public law environment

• Ability to provide practical and commercial legal advice that is delivery focussed

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team, with an interest in mentoring and supervising more junior lawyers

• A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development

LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. 

At LCL we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.