Mental Health Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (Wrexham)

Mental Health Solicitor

Mental Health Lawyer role for a qualified Solicitor to provide expert advice on ...

Location

United Kingdom , Wrexham

Salary:

40000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A qualified Solicitor with solid experience in mental health law
Confident with advocacy and tribunal work
A great communicator who puts clients first
Someone who genuinely cares about making a positive impact

Job Responsibility

Giving clear, expert advice on mental health law – including detention, tribunals, and appeals
Representing clients at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ hearings
Preparing casework and making sure everything’s on time and on point
Working closely with professionals like psychiatrists and social workers to support clients’ rights
Staying up to date with changes in mental health law and policy
Supporting vulnerable clients with empathy, care, and professionalism

What we offer

Flexible working
Supportive, down-to-earth team
Ongoing training and development
Work that really matters

Fulltime

Healthcare Advisory And Inquest Solicitor

An award-winning, leading law firm with an international presence is looking to ...

Location

Hong Kong

Salary:

60000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales
Previous Healthcare Inquest experience, including advocacy
Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team – excellent organisation and attention to detail
COP/ Litigation skills would also be desirable

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on a wide range of issues including inquest, public inquiries, best interests applications, claims for judicial review, mental health law, patient care issues, and clinical and corporate governance matters
Inquests, including advocacy
Court of Protection, treatment and best interest cases including advocacy
Advising on public law issues such as public and patient involvement and consultation, governance and constitutional issues, judicial review and human rights
Advising on matters of general healthcare law including patient complaints, SUI and Ombudsman investigations, and a variety of other health sector legislation and guidance including mental health
Advising on care standards legislation and practice and information governance matters

What we offer

Market leading salary
Extensive benefits package
Clear progression path

Fulltime

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

A leading Top 50 international law firm is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory/Advis...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

60000.00 - 83000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid track record undertaking Healthcare Regulatory or Inquests work
strong advocacy skills

Job Responsibility

Offering advice to health and social care clients on inquests, litigation including court of protection and judicial review, and mental health tribunal matters
handling governance and patient safety investigations
advising on mental health and mental capacity law such as deprivation of liberty
assisting with public law and governance for service provider organisations
managing confidentiality and information law matters
aiding with CQC and healthcare regulation cases

What we offer

Company pension scheme
enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
flexible working hours
remote working
performance related bonus scheme
private healthcare including optional family coverage
income protection
life assurance
interest free travel loan scheme
employee assistance programme

Fulltime

Associate - Advisory

The firm is looking to expand its existing Advisory team and seeks a self-motiva...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advisory solicitor, preferably within a leading healthcare law practice
Demonstrable experience

Job Responsibility

Working across our national client base advising on the above issues
Building on your experience in all of the above areas
Delivering high quality work
Acting for those clients who work to make a difference

What we offer

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Fulltime

Solicitor - Court of Protection (Health and Welfare)

Solicitor – Court of Protection (Health and Welfare). Are you a Solicitor or CIL...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Gillespie Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with up to around 3 years' PQE
Background in Court of Protection, mental health law, family law, safeguarding, or similar vulnerable-client work
Strong communication skills with clients, colleagues, and external professionals
Confident managing sensitive and emotionally complex situations
Highly organised with excellent time-management skills
Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
Committed to confidentiality, compliance, and client-first practice
Experience in Health & Welfare Court of Protection work
Knowledge of Legal Aid processes
Law Society Mental Health Accreditation (or willingness to work towards it)

Job Responsibility

Manage your own caseload of Health & Welfare Court of Protection matters
Support clients who lack capacity in relation to care, treatment, and residency decisions
Act as a clear, calm, and reassuring point of contact for clients and families
Attend clients in hospitals and care settings to take instructions
Attend CPA meetings and liaise with health, social care, and rehabilitation professionals
Prepare and manage Court of Protection applications and related documentation
Confidently correspond with courts, third parties, and the Legal Aid Agency
Prepare Legal Aid applications and utilise the Legal Aid Agency portal
Ensure matters are handled with accuracy, diligence, and empathy
Record time accurately and manage files in line with internal procedures

What we offer

Competitive salary with firm-wide annual bonus scheme
Flexible working culture (35 hours per week – not a rigid 9–5)
Hybrid working with a Manchester base and occasional travel to other offices
Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure
Enhanced pension contributions
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing and retail discount schemes
Birthday and Christmas gifts
Additional long-service leave

Fulltime

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

A Healthcare Regulatory/Advisory Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunit...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

60000.00 - 83000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid track record undertaking Healthcare Regulatory or Inquests work
Strong advocacy skills

Job Responsibility

Advising health and social care clients on a broad range of issues including Inquests
Litigation: including Court of Protection, judicial review and mental health tribunal matters
Mental Health and Mental Capacity law, to include Deprivation of Liberty
Public law, advising commissioning and service provider organisations on governance, powers and responsibilities, as well as funding and treatment decision making
Governance and patient safety investigations
CQC and related health care regulation
Confidentiality
Information law (DPA/FOIA)

What we offer

Company pension scheme
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
Flexible working hours/remote working
Performance related bonus scheme
Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
Income protection
Life assurance
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership

Fulltime

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

A Healthcare Regulatory/Advisory Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunit...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

60000.00 - 83000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid track record undertaking Healthcare Regulatory or Inquests work
Strong advocacy skills

Job Responsibility

Inquests
Litigation: including Court of Protection, judicial review and mental health tribunal matters
Mental Health and Mental Capacity law, to include Deprivation of Liberty
Public law, advising commissioning and service provider organisations on governance, powers and responsibilities, as well as funding and treatment decision making
Governance and patient safety investigations
CQC and related health care regulation
Confidentiality
Information law (DPA/FOIA)

What we offer

Company pension scheme
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
Flexible working hours/remote working
Performance related bonus scheme
Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
Income protection
Life assurance
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership

Fulltime

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

A Healthcare Regulatory/Advisory Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunit...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

60000.00 - 83000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid track record undertaking Healthcare Regulatory or Inquests work
Strong advocacy skills

Job Responsibility

Inquests
Litigation: including Court of Protection, judicial review and mental health tribunal matters
Mental Health and Mental Capacity law, to include Deprivation of Liberty
Public law, advising commissioning and service provider organisations on governance, powers and responsibilities, as well as funding and treatment decision making
Governance and patient safety investigations
CQC and related health care regulation
Confidentiality
Information law (DPA/FOIA)

What we offer

Company pension scheme
Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
Flexible working hours/remote working
Performance related bonus scheme
Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
Income protection
Life assurance
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership

Fulltime

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