Legal Director Health & Social Care

Company: Auricoe
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Health & Social Care Legal Director

£110,000 + Profit Share | Pathway to Partnership

Location: Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol (Hybrid)

Ready to take the next step towards Partnership?

We are exclusively partnering with a highly regarded national UK law firm that is investing significantly in the continued growth of its Health & Social Care practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate or Legal Director looking to join a collaborative, nationally recognised team where you’ll have the platform, autonomy and support to build your own practice and accelerate your progression towards Partnership.

The firm advises a diverse client base across the health and care sector, including NHS organisations, independent healthcare providers, care home operators, charities, local authorities and other regulated organisations.

The Opportunity

Working alongside recognised specialists, you’ll advise clients on a broad range of Health & Social Care matters, including:

  • Healthcare regulation
  • Governance and regulatory compliance
  • CQC regulatory matters
  • NHS and independent healthcare advisory work
  • Adult social care
  • Mental health law
  • Public law and judicial review
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Inquests
  • Professional discipline and fitness to practise
  • Contractual and commercial healthcare matters

You’ll work closely with clients on complex, high-profile issues while helping to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

About You

We’re keen to speak with lawyers who have:

  • Strong Health & Social Care experience gained within a recognised law firm.
  • Excellent technical ability and commercial judgement.
  • Experience advising healthcare providers, NHS bodies, local authorities or regulated organisations.
  • Strong relationship-building and business development skills.
  • The ambition to help build and grow a successful national practice.

Whether you’re an accomplished Senior Associate looking to step into a broader leadership role, or an established Legal Director seeking the right platform to progress to Partnership, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Genuine pathway to Partnership.
  • Join a nationally recognised Health & Social Care team.
  • High-quality, complex advisory work.
  • Established client relationships with excellent growth potential.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
  • £110,000 base salary plus profit share and an excellent benefits package.
  • Hybrid working with offices in Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol.

We also welcome confidential enquiries from existing Partners with an established client following who may be looking for a new platform.

Interested?

If you’re open to exploring a new opportunity, we’d be delighted to arrange a confidential conversation.

Please apply via LinkedIn or contact Matt Goodman, Co-Founder & Director at Auricoe, directly at matt@auricoe.com.

Every application and enquiry will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Posted: July 5th, 2026