Overview
Practice Area:
Health & Prosecutions
Position:
Associate
PQE:
Newly Qualified - 4 years
Position Type:
Permanent
Firm:
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP is a leading Irish law firm based in Dublin with offices in San Francisco, New York and London.
We are a business law firm with extensive knowledge and experience in the following sectors: Energy; Technology; Financial Services, Built Environment and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated associate to join our Health & Prosecutions team for an exciting and rewarding role.
Our unique team of lawyers do the majority of our own advocacy in the courts, giving us an unrivalled perspective when it comes to initial advice and case preparation.
We advise on healthcare law, child protection law and regulatory prosecutions.
We also develop tailored legal training programmes, workshops and webinars for professionals.
We act on behalf of various statutory authorities including TUSLA Child and Family Agency, the Health Service Executive, private hospitals and local authorities.
Interest in developing advocacy skills is important and the role will likely require regular travel outside of Dublin.
Responsibilities
Join and contribute to the Health & Prosecutions team, taking part in advocacy in the courts and in initial case preparation.
Advise on healthcare law, child protection law and regulatory prosecutions.
Develop and deliver tailored legal training programmes, workshops and webinars for professionals as required.
Represent on behalf of statutory authorities including TUSLA, the Health Service Executive, private hospitals and local authorities.
Travel as required, including regular travel outside of Dublin to support advocacy and cases.
Qualifications
Qualified as a solicitor in Ireland, England or Wales.
Experience in a related practice area.
Team player who can work with different teams and lawyers across the firm.
Ability to deliver legal training where required.
Keen to progress their career in an international firm.
Ideal Experience
Litigation
Child protection work
Healthcare in the field of mental health, wards of court and disability
Prosecutions
Court advocacy (preferred but not essential)
Why Mason Hayes & Curran
Excellent remuneration and benefits package including pension, healthcare and bonus.
Strong client base and career progression opportunities.
Friendly and informal working atmosphere.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
Focus on employee involvement, wellbeing and success.
Social events and initiatives (Green Team, Working on Wellness, subsidised fitness classes, MHC RISE, Diversity, Sports & Social and Art Committee).
Knowledge and education programme to support development as a lawyer.
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