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Role SummaryThe Band 8b Senior Solicitor is a senior member of the Trust’s Legal Services team, responsible for delivering expert, strategic and highly specialised legal advice across the organisation. The postholder will independently manage the Trust’s most complex, sensitive and high-risk legal matters, provide leadership within the legal function, and support the Trust Board, Executive Team, Clinical Directors and senior managers in meeting statutory, regulatory and governance responsibilities.The role requires advanced expertise in healthcare law, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to influence at organisational level.Qualifications & RegistrationQualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with current practicing certificate.Significant post-qualification experience (typically 7+ years) in health, public law, regulatory, employment or complex litigation.Additional specialist training (e.g., Mental Health Law, Coroner’s Court, Human Rights) desirable.Knowledge & ExperienceSenior-level experience advising on high-risk, complex legal issues in a healthcare or public sector environment.Proven experience handling inquests (including Article 2), Court of Protection cases, serious incidents and complex medico-legal matters.Experience advising at Board/Executive level with demonstrable influence on organisational policy and strategy.Experience supervising and guiding legal or multidisciplinary teams.Skills & CompetenciesHighly developed analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.Exceptional communication skills, capable of advising senior leaders with clarity and authority.Strong leadership, coaching and conflict-resolution skills.Ability to manage multiple complex cases under significant pressure.Political awareness and ability to navigate