Health & Care Regulatory Associate

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is looking for an Associate with at least 4 years' PQE to join its Health & Care Regulatory team. The role involves advising clients across various sectors, managing caseloads, and engaging in advocacy. The firm offers a supportive culture with a focus on career progression and professional development, and benefits including 25 days' holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, or education law preferred.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in health law.
• Ability to manage litigation and advisory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across health, social care, education sectors.
• Manage a varied caseload of litigation and advisory matters.
• Conduct advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings, and Tribunals.
• Advise on safeguarding, patient safety, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Excellent technical and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach to client work

Proactive attitude towards business development

Education

At least 4 years' PQE

Job description

Associate - Health & Care Regulatory (4+ PQE)
National Law Firm - Hybrid - Multiple UK Offices

BCL Legal is working with a highly regarded national firm seeking to recruit an Associate (4+ PQE) into its expanding Health & Care Regulatory team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier practice that is consistently recognised in the legal directories and has achieved consecutive years of growth. The firm is known for its supportive culture, progressive outlook, and strong track record of developing lawyers through structured training and career progression.

The Role

You will advise clients across the health, social care, education and housing sectors, spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters. This is a diverse and intellectually stimulating area of practice, with regular opportunities for advocacy and client interaction.

Work will include:

- Managing a varied caseload of litigation and advisory matters
- Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings, and Tribunals
- Advising on safeguarding, patient safety, serious incident response, CQC/HSE inspection and enforcement, and related regulatory matters
- Supporting clients with education and children law issues
- Playing an active role in client care and business development

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

- At least 4 years' PQE
- Experience in health, social care, or education law (or a strong interest in developing this expertise)
- Excellent technical and analytical skills, with a practical and commercial mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to client work
- A proactive attitude towards business development and building long-term client relationships

The Firm & Culture

Lawyers at this firm highlight the people as the key reason they enjoy working here. Teams are collaborative, approachable, and genuinely supportive. The firm invests heavily in professional development, with tailored training and transparent promotion pathways.

Hybrid working is offered, with flexibility around core business hours, alongside a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Benefits include:

- 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more)
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Generous pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Biennial private health assessment
- Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.