Fitness to Practice Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 67 500 - 82 500; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working and agile culture

Up to 5% contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

Résumé du poste

William James Recruitment is looking for a Fitness to Practice Solicitor in London offering a competitive salary up to £85,000. This role involves managing complex regulatory investigations for professional regulators, especially in healthcare, with strong support and progression opportunities.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years PQE, excellent drafting skills, and the capability to handle sensitive materials. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE in regulatory, disciplinary, or litigation work.
• Experience with fitness to practice or healthcare regulation is highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage fitness to practice and professional discipline investigations.
• Prepare case plans and provide advice on procedural issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for witnesses and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and recommendations at the conclusion of cases.

Connaissances

Regulatory legal experience

Case management

Investigative skills

Excellence in drafting

Attention to detail

Formation

Qualified Solicitor

2+ years PQE

Description du poste

Fitness to Practice Solicitor - London - Up to £85,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fitness to Practice Solicitor to join a highly regarded national regulatory team in London.

The Fitness to Practice Solicitor will act for professional regulators, particularly within the healthcare sector, handling complex regulatory investigations and fitness to practice matters in London.

This role involves managing cases from initial investigation through to final hearing, with exposure to sensitive and high‑profile matters alongside strong support and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of fitness to practice and professional discipline investigations
• Prepare case plans and provide advice on procedural and evidential issues
• Act as the main point of contact for witnesses and key stakeholders
• Oversee evidence gathering, disclosure and witness statements
• Instruct experts and liaise with internal and external advocates
• Draft or review allegations and prepare cases for hearing
• Attend hearings where legal or procedural issues arise
• Present cases before practice committees and interim orders panels
• Prepare reports and recommendations at the conclusion of cases

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in regulatory, disciplinary or litigation work
• Experience in fitness to practice, healthcare regulation or professional discipline is highly desirable
• Strong case management and investigative skills
• Confident handling sensitive material and vulnerable witnesses
• Excellent drafting, analytical and attention-to-detail skills
• Comfortable working with counsel and managing complex evidence
• Organised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines
• Competitive salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible working and an agile working culture
• Up to 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Cycle to work scheme