Irwin Mitchell
In-house Barrister (6509)
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About Irwin Mitchell
As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.
Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.
Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.
About the Role
We're currently recruiting for Barristers and Solicitor Advocates to join our in-house Advocacy team focusing on Personal Injury and/or Medical Negligence matters. We welcome applications from candidates based across England and Wales, although we are particularly interested in candidates based outside of London at the moment.
At Irwin Mitchell, we're committed to flexible working while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative national team, with regular travel required for court attendance, team collaboration, and advocacy commitments.
We're an established in-house advocacy team who provide advocacy services across our legal teams, including but not limited to Commercial Litigation, Employment, Family, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence.
Currently, we are specifically looking for Solicitor Advocates or Barristers with experience within Medical Negligence or Personal Injury, that would like to join our team.
You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure that the very best service is provided in meeting our client’s needs, by specifically, providing services to our clients in the most efficient and effective way. Not only will you get involved in drafting and advisory work, but you can also expect to undertake advocacy both remotely and in person. The team is fully supported by advocacy clerks overseeing paperwork and diary management.
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This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging caseload, with regular courtroom advocacy and the chance to showcase and further develop your technical expertise. Joining our highly regarded Advocacy team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of complex, multi-track, and high-value Medical Negligence/Personal Injury matters.
This role involves regular travel to attend court hearings and client-related commitments. Ideally, candidates will be based within reasonable commuting distance of one of our regional offices to support internal business development activities and team collaboration. However, we are open to considering candidates located outside of these areas (excluding London), depending on their experience and suitability for the role.
We're looking for Barristers who are perhaps wanting to move away from being self-employed and want to move in-house or Solicitors with higher rights of audience accreditation to join our in-house Advocacy team.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Barrister or Solicitor with higher rights of audience accreditation.
- Demonstrable technical experience in either Medical Negligence and/or Personal Injury law, with a strong track record of handling complex multi-track and high-value cases.
- The ability to undertake drafting, advisory, and conference work.
- Demonstratable experience performing advocacy work for either claimants or defendants.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for our case handlers.
- Excellent communication skills will be of paramount importance in the building of relationships with the case handlers who are looking after our clients on a day-to-day basis.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
- Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
- Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
- Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
- Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
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We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.
In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category.
About Us
Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity, and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment, and Our Pro Bono.
We want every candidate to have a positive, fair, and transparent recruitment experience. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please speak to a member of our Recruitment & Onboarding team or contact Recruitment@IrwinMitchell.com.
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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre-employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.
Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity, and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
Checks are conducted by trusted third parties, and the employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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