Special Counsel - Health Law (Sydney)
Core
Experienced health law lawyer managing professional conduct and coronial matters for healthcare professionals and medical practices.
Role type
Senior IC health law solicitor (professional conduct & coronial matters)
Builds
Legal advice, representation, and outcomes for Avant Insurance claims managers and member doctors
Domain
Health law / Professional conduct / Coronial investigations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
professional conduct litigation, criminal law, health law knowledge, court/tribunal advocacy, mentoring junior lawyers, case management
Preferred skills
medico-legal advice, reserve management, external legal cost reduction
Technologies
electronic document management systems
Responsibilities
Deliver timely legal advice on professional conduct matters; represent members before Health Care Complaints Commission, Medical Council of NSW, NCAT, and other tribunals; conduct coronial investigations and inquests; mentor junior lawyers; supervise legal services delivery; manage matters per firm protocols
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties