Logo of Huzzle

Associate, Healthcare (1 - 4years PQE)

image

Kennedys

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must be an Irish or England & Wales Qualified Solicitor with 1-4 years’ experience, strong healthcare litigation skills, and preferably experience in life sciences.
  • You will advise on clinical negligence, healthcare law, regulatory issues, and life sciences litigation, handling sensitive cases and medical product liability claims in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • 1 - 4 years' Irish Qualified Solicitor and / or England & Wales, with relevant experience*
  • A high level of litigation experience in healthcare matters is essential
  • Life sciences' experience preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • The successful Associate will work in a fast paced environment in the clinical negligence, healthcare, regulatory and life sciences' team led by Managing Partner and Head of Healthcare, Joanne O'Sullivan.
  • Kennedys' Healthcare team advise clinicians, hospitals, allied healthcare professionals and their insurers on both contentious and non-contentious healthcare legal issues, including, but not limited to medical malpractice litigation, handling a large volume of sensitive and high profile cases, inquests, health law advice and regulatory matters.
  • The life sciences' team advise pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and their insurers on high profile, multi-jurisdiction litigation.
  • Contentious and non-contentious healthcare legal issues and medical product liability claims.

FAQs

What is the role of the Associate in the Healthcare and Life Sciences team?

The Associate will work in a fast-paced environment handling clinical negligence, healthcare, regulatory, and life sciences matters.

What are the qualifications required for the Associate position?

Candidates should be an Irish Qualified Solicitor and/or England & Wales Solicitor with 1-4 years of relevant experience, particularly with a high level of litigation experience in healthcare matters.

Is life sciences experience mandatory for this role?

No, life sciences experience is preferred but not essential for this position.

Is Kennedys open to part-time candidates?

Yes, Kennedys is considering part-time working arrangements for candidates interested in this position.

Can I apply to this position if I am looking to relocate to Dublin?

Yes, Kennedys welcomes applications from candidates who are looking to relocate to Dublin.

What kind of clients will I be working with?

The Associate will work with a variety of clients, including insurers, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, allied healthcare professionals, and medical device manufacturers.

What types of cases will the Associate handle?

The Associate will handle both contentious and non-contentious healthcare legal issues, including medical malpractice litigation and medical product liability claims.

Who will be leading the Healthcare and Life Sciences team?

The team is led by Managing Partner and Head of Healthcare, Joanne O'Sullivan.

Is there room for growth within the team?

Yes, the team in Dublin has expanded significantly and there are plans for further growth, providing opportunities for career advancement.

Will I receive support for my application process?

Yes, Kennedys encourages candidates to let them know if they require any additional support or adjustments during the application process.

A global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields. We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.