Health Care Regulatory Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK commercial law firm in Birmingham seeks a Newly Qualified Solicitor for their Health & Care Regulatory team. The role involves advising on high-profile matters in health and social care, with a focus on both contentious and non-contentious issues. A passion for health law and excellent communication skills are essential. This firm offers a supportive work environment, flexible hybrid working, and ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

Biennial private health assessments (Nuffield Health)

Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about health, social care, or education law.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across various legal and regulatory areas.
• Manage own caseload and support complex cases.
• Perform advocacy and contribute to business development.

Skills

Health law

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Client:

Clayton Legal

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Make a Real Impact – Newly Qualified Solicitor (Health & Care Regulatory)

Location: Flexible across Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, or London | Hybrid Working Model

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a leading UK commercial law firm with an exceptional reputation in the health, social care, and education sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for aNewly Qualified Solicitorto join a nationally recognisedHealth & Care Regulatory team—a rare chance to get involved in truly meaningful work with a supportive, award-winning practice.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out This isn’t just another legal role. It’s your opportunity to:

• Work on high-profile, high-impact mattersacross public and independent sector clients.
• Join a values-led firmwith consecutive years of revenue and profit growth—ensuring long-term stability and investment in people.
• Thrive in a genuinely flexible hybrid environment, with trust and autonomy built into their working culture.
• Be part of a team where development is a priority, with tailored learning, real progression opportunities, and a strong mentorship culture.
• Do work that matters, from Court of Protection cases to safeguarding and mental health law—where you can make a tangible difference.

About the Team The Health & Care Regulatory team comprises specialists working across four UK offices. They’re known for their practical, client-focused advice and for being approachable, collaborative, and down-to-earth. The team works flexibly across locations and offers a mix of remote and office-based working.
What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be advising clients across a wide range of legal and regulatory areas, both contentious and non-contentious, including:

• Court of Protection litigation and human rights issues
• Inquests, mental health, and safeguarding matters
• Patient safety, serious incident response, complaints, and disputes
• Regulatory enforcement (CQC, HSE, Ofsted)
• Education law, children law, and governance in health/social care

You’ll manage your own caseload, support more complex cases, undertake advocacy, and contribute to business development.
Who They’re Looking For This role would suit a newly qualified solicitor who:

• Is passionate about health, social care, or education law
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Can work confidently and collaboratively with both clients and colleagues
• Brings a practical, commercial approach to problem-solving
• Is eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact
• Minimum days’ holiday(plus the option to buy up to 5 more)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance(Vitality)
• Biennial private health assessments(Nuffield Health)
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Let’s Talk If you’re a newly qualified solicitor ready to take your next step in a supportive, ambitious firm where the work genuinely matters, I’d love to hear from you.

Drop me a message or apply now to discuss the role in confidence.