Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Leave entitlement (28 days)

Gym membership discount

Employee discounts

Training & progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join its Birmingham team on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on inquest work within healthcare and public sector clients, with opportunities to advise on regulatory matters and professional practice.

You will handle a varied caseload, attend hearings, develop advocacy skills, and work with colleagues across the firm to deliver high-quality client service. Salary up to £80,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE required.
• Experience in healthcare, regulatory, or public sector law advantageous.
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills required.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and professional client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and healthcare-related matters.
• Attend hearings and pre-hearing meetings, including travel as required.
• Undertake advocacy at hearings where appropriate.
• Meet with clients and witnesses to prepare for hearings and proceedings.
• Provide legal advice to organisations in healthcare and social care sectors.
• Support wider healthcare regulatory matters and advisory work.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders and work with the wider legal team.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal research

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2+ years PQE

Job description

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor - Birmingham - Up to £80,000

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join its specialist team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join a well-established legal team working on a varied caseload for clients across the healthcare and public sectors.

The role will primarily involve inquest work, with the opportunity to gain exposure to a broader range of healthcare advisory and regulatory matters. Based in Birmingham, the position may also involve some travel for hearings and client meetings.

The Role:

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and healthcare-related matters
• Attend hearings and pre-hearing meetings, including travel where required
• Undertake advocacy at hearings where appropriate
• Meet with clients and witnesses to prepare for hearings and proceedings
• Provide legal advice to organisations operating within the healthcare and social care sectors
• Assist with wider healthcare regulatory matters and advisory work
• Support clients on issues relating to healthcare law, regulation and professional practice
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider legal team
• Manage matters effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of client service

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Previous experience handling inquest matters
• Advocacy experience or a strong desire to develop advocacy skills
• Experience in healthcare, regulatory, public sector or related legal work
• A genuine interest in developing a career within healthcare regulatory law
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident managing your own workload while also working effectively as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach to client service
• Good IT and legal research skills

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private healthcare cover, with the option to extend to family members
• Life insurance of up to 4x salary
• Discounted gym membership / cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and offers
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

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