Canter Leigh Search is partnering with a leading UK law firm to hire an Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor - Healthcare (2-6year PQE) in their offices in London, UK.

The opportunity

Canter Leigh Search is supporting a growth hire within a leading international law firm, to support the hiring into a growing Healthcare team. The firm are looking to appoint solicitors between 2-6 years PQE, either at Associate level or those looking to progress to Senior Associate.

The role will involve advising clients on a range of health, social care and education issues, both contentious and non-contentious. There will be a particular focus on supporting clients in the lead up to and during inquest proceedings. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in Court of Protection, regulatory or children's law work.

Key areas of focus for the role-:

• Manage a varied caseload of advisory and litigation matters
• Provide advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings, and Tribunals
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development•            Support team management and supervision 

The successful candidate will be -:

• be an England & Wales Qualified Solicitor
• experienced in Healthcare law
• be pragmatic, collaborative and commercially aware 

The client

Founded over 200 years ago, our client is a full-service commercial law firm with offices across the UK, mainland Europe, and Asia. They’re known for their market-leading work in healthcare, maritime, commercial litigation, and corporate law, serving both public and private sector clients.

To apply

Follow the link - https://www.canterleighsearch.com/registrationsor please contact us in confidence at (sam@canterleighsearch.com), or reach out via LinkedIn. All enquiries will be handled with discretion. 

About Canter Leigh Search

Canter Leigh Search is a specialist executive search firm dedicated to connecting top-tier legal talent with leading law firms and in-house legal teams. With a values-driven approach and deep industry insight, we tailor every search to align with our clients’ strategic goals and culture. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and search partner, committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices and championing diversity across the legal sector. Our processes are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility at every stage of the recruitment journey. Whether advising on partner moves, team builds, or senior in-house appointments, we bring clarity, discretion, and a commitment to long-term success.