Associate or Senior Associate - Inquests (Health Advisory & Litigation)
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Salary
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£51,600
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Browne Jacobson is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We're looking for a talented Associate or Senior Associate to join our specialist Advisory and Inquest team, ranked Tier 1 nationally in Chambers for this area of work.
The role
You’ll take the lead on a varied and challenging caseload, with inquests at its heart. You’ll manage a caseload of inquests with an opportunity to also act on Court of Protection and advisory (including advocacy) matters primarily for the NHS, with opportunities to work for independent sector health and social care clients and local authorities as well.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading on coronial investigations and inquests from instruction through to conclusion, including advocacy at Article 2 and jury inquests.
- Advising NHS trusts and independent healthcare providers on inquest preparation and pre-inquest reviews.
- Strong advocacy and case management skills gained in an inquest, Court of Protection or other relevant setting, preferably in respect of inquests/Court of Protection.
- Experience in health and social care advisory matters would be an advantage – including, but not limited to, mental health, mental capacity including health and welfare applications and s21A MCA 2005 challenges
- A good understanding of the NHS and the wider health sector.
We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we’re open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
Take a look at our candidate interview pack for information about reasonable adjustments, what you can expect during the interview process, and guidance to help you prepare.
Please review full job description and if the role is of interest, and suits your specific skill set, then please apply. Or for more information, please contact [email protected].
We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Browne Jacobson holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.