Health Lawyer

Firm Overview

This prestigious national law firm boasts a well-established and expanding Health Law division and is aiming to grow its Brisbane-based team. The practice is guided by respected Partners who foster a collaborative, supportive, and approachable work environment. The firm offers significant flexibility alongside strong opportunities for career advancement and development.

Role Summary

We invite applications for a Health Lawyer position at any experience level within the Brisbane office. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers, providing counsel to medical defence organizations, health insurers, private hospitals, healthcare institutions, and individual practitioners on a variety of complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling complex medical negligence and civil litigation cases.
• Advising on coronial inquests.
• Managing complaints and investigations with AHPRA and OHO.
• Representing in QCAT disciplinary proceedings.
• Participating in statutory inquiries, clinical reviews, and Commissions of Inquiry.

Work Characteristics

The work is intellectually stimulating, diverse, and often complex, providing substantial involvement in both contentious and regulatory health matters.

Benefits

• Exposure to high-caliber and varied health law assignments.
• Close collaboration with highly regarded and supportive Partners.
• Excellent work-life balance including flexible arrangements like a 9-day fortnight.
• Clear and transparent bonus schemes rewarding outstanding performers.
• An amicable, collaborative team culture valuing down-to-earth attitudes.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in health law, medical indemnity, defendant insurance, and/or regulatory legal matters.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
• Proven capability to cultivate strong relationships with clients, insurers, and healthcare practitioners.
• A cooperative and unpretentious demeanor.
• Lawyers with relevant litigation experience and an earnest interest in specialising in health law are also encouraged to apply.