In-House Lawyer with MDDUS

Job Description

This role sits within a specialist team handling high-value, complex negligence claims in both the Sheriff Court and the Court of Session as well as regulatory and inquiry work.

The position is full-time and permanent, with hybrid working available. While full-time hours are preferred, the team is also open to candidates seeking part-time hours on a four-day week basis.

The role will focus primarily on clinical negligence litigation and regulatory proceedings. Key responsibilities include advising on civil claims, responding to fitness to practise investigations by regulatory bodies, preparing for tribunals and inquiries, and providing general legal advice. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, contribute to internal legal training initiatives, and collaborate closely with colleagues across medical, dental and legal teams.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with from around three years’ PQE with experience in medical negligence, together with a strong working knowledge of Sheriff Court and Court of Session procedure. Ideally, candidates will have experience with one or more clinical healthcare regulators or other professional regulators.

Experience in catastrophic injury claims would also be considered relevant , and  the client is also open to considering personal injury lawyers with an interest in developing their career in medical negligence. Excellent stakeholder management skills, organisational skills, professional discretion and a collaborative approach are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist in-house legal team within a supportive, values-led organisation, working on complex and high-value matters with a direct impact on healthcare professionals across the UK.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. In addition, MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees, including but not limited to:

• 15% non-contributory employer pension contribution
• 27 days’ annual leave per year
• 8 bank holidays per year, in addition to annual leave allocation
• Private medical cover for employees, with the option to cover immediate family at an additional cost
• Flexible home and office working
• Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• A range of additional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing, alongside remote GP services
• Numerous employee engagement initiatives

If this position could be of interest, please contact Cameron or Teddie for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 18019)