Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Life insurance

Job summary

William James Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join a leading UK law firm’s specialist team. The role focuses on inquest work and a broad range of healthcare advisory matters, with travel to hearings as required.

You will handle inquest casework, provide client-facing advice to healthcare or public sector clients, and develop advocacy skills within a collaborative national team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE
• Experience handling inquest matters
• Interest in healthcare regulatory law

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and healthcare-related matters
• Attend hearings and pre-hearing meetings, including travel
• Advocacy at hearings where appropriate
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings and proceedings
• Provide legal advice to healthcare/public sector clients
• Support wider healthcare regulatory matters and advisory work
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues across the legal team
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high client service standards

Skills

Advocacy experience

Healthcare regulatory experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £80,000

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

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 Manchester, 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