Job Description

Healthcare Advisory Associate (Non-Contentious) 4+ PQE
Location Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds
Description
Make a real impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.
Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.
As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.
Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2024/25 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for a twelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.
Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
Our close-knit team undertakes a range of public law, governance and advisory work, primarily for NHS commissioners and providers. We also undertake work for Local Authorities and social care providers. We advise on high profile and complex matters, supporting our clients through the many challenges which they currently face.
Due to team growth, there is an exciting opportunity for a 4+ PQE Associate to join us.
This role will give the successful applicant the chance to work at the forefront of NHS public law, advising on commissioning responsibilities, powers, duties and decision-making/governance. The range of topics includes responsible commissioner issues, S117 aftercare, NHS Continuing Healthcare and Personal Health Budgets. We also advise on Care Act duties/responsibilities and NHS/social care commissioning policies.
We adopt a multidisciplinary team approach, working closely with colleagues across our Bevan Brittan teams. This provides opportunities to work with different teams/people, providing expert advice to support for example, litigation and property colleagues.
We are currently advising a number of clients/local health and social care systems on commissioning and partnership arrangements.
Whilst the role is generally advisory, there is an opportunity to get involved with some contractual work, including Section 75 partnership agreements and primary care contracting.
The work we do supports local health and social care commissioners and providers in their decision making processes. Our work is important and has a real purpose - ensuring public body decision making is sound and fair.
The role
We are looking for a 4+ PQE Associate to join our highly respected and supportive Health Commercial and Public Law Team, to focus on advisory work in the public sector.
In this role, you will:

• Have the opportunity to work and learn from experienced lawyers whilst supervising more junior members of the team where appropriate;
• Work as part of a close-knit and supportive team;
• Have access to high quality interesting work - no two days are ever the same; and
• Opportunities to have direct access to clients and to assist on complex advisory work.

What we are looking for from you
The successful applicant will enjoy advisory work and have a keen interest in public services, alongside a passion for learning. You will have the following skills and experiences key to the role.

• An eye for detail and the ability to process and understand complex legal concepts and apply them to factual scenarios
• An aptitude for drafting and legal analysis
• Experience working with health or local authority clients (or in-house)
• A passion to learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer
• An interest in the health or broader public services sector
• Experience of working in a team and coordinating advice with fee earners across a team
• The ability to deliver clear, precise advice
• Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
• A demonstrable ability to adopt a practical and commercial approach to legal issues
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and build relationships
• Ability to operate with a high level of self-sufficiency combined with an awareness of own abilities
• A positive and flexible approach
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
• Working across legal departments with others as part of a project team
• A genuine interest in business development and the ability to retain existing clients and attract new business

Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing
Acting responsibly, now and for the future
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated 100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.

Skills Required