Health & Care Regulatory Senior Associate / Legal Director

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their Health & Care Regulatory team in Bristol. The role involves supporting local authorities and managing complex caseloads in health and social care law, with a focus on business development and leadership. The firm offers hybrid working flexibility and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Expertise in local government, health, or social care law.
• Experience advising on Court of Protection, children’s services, or SEND matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Support local authority clients in adult and children's care matters.
• Advise on Court of Protection work and SEND matters.
• Manage a mix of contentious and non-contentious work.

Skills

Strong advocacy and communication skills

Team-oriented, collaborative approach

Business development skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years' PQE

Job description

Solicitor: Health & Care

Location: Bristol

Salary: £75,000+

The Role:

My client is a top tier UK law firm and they are looking to bring in a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their Health & Care Regulatory team. The role will have a focus on supporting their local authority clients that includes adult and children’s care, Court of Protection work and in advising and acting in SEND matters. The position offers a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. They are looking for someone with strong ambitions to progress, with good client contacts, strong business development and leadership skills.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years' PQE
• Expertise in local government, health, or social care law.
• Experience advising on Court of Protection, children’s services, or SEND matters.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills, with confidence engaging directly with clients.
• Track record of leading or contributing to business development.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach with strong organisational and mentoring skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to apply legal knowledge to real-world situations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top tier, award winning firm and build your expertise in a highly regarded team within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment. You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value cases and benefit from ongoing professional development and hybrid working flexibility.

Please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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