Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

SaccoMann; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

SaccoMann is recruiting a Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate to join its Healthcare Regulatory & Advisory team in Birmingham. You will handle a varied caseload across regulatory and advisory matters for NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers and other health and social care organisations.

With 2+ years PQE and experience in litigation, healthcare, public law or regulatory work, you will demonstrate strong advocacy, drafting and client-facing skills, and enjoy a collaborative, national

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in a relevant field (healthcare, litigation, public law or regulatory work).
• Advocacy experience or a willingness to develop advocacy skills.
• Strong communication, drafting and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and support partners on complex matters.
• Inquest files: manage, prepare witnesses and attend hearings.
• Advocacy at Pre-Inquest Reviews and inquests where appropriate.
• Advise on healthcare regulatory issues, Court of Protection and governance matters.
• Build relationships with clients and deliver practical, commercial advice.
• Support business development and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Organisational skills

Advocacy skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded Healthcare Regulatory & Advisory team in Birmingham.

You'll advise NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers and other health and social care organisations on a broad range of regulatory and advisory matters. Whether you already have healthcare experience or are looking to transition from a complementary area such as litigation, public law, Court of Protection or regulatory work, this role offers an excellent platform to develop your expertise within a supportive national team.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload while supporting partners on more complex matters.

Your work will include:

• Managing inquest files for NHS and healthcare clients
• Preparing witnesses and attending inquest hearings
• Advocacy at Pre-Inquest Reviews and inquests where appropriate
• Advicing on healthcare regulatory issues, Court of Protection, Mental Health Tribunals and governance matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercial advice
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in litigation, healthcare, public law, regulatory work, Court of Protection or another complementary area
• Advocacy experience or a desire to develop advocacy skills
• Strong communication, drafting and organisational skills
• A proactive, collaborative and client-focused approach

Previous healthcare advisory experience is beneficial but not essential. The team is keen to hear from lawyers looking to specialise in this growing area.

What's on Offer

• High-quality healthcare regulatory and advisory work
• Early responsibility and advocacy opportunities
• Genuine career progression within a growing national team
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits