Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare cover

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts and offers

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor for our Leeds team. The role focuses on inquest work and broader healthcare regulatory matters within the healthcare and public sectors.

You will prepare clients for hearings, advise on professional practice issues, and develop relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively with the wider legal team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE.
• Experience handling inquest matters or healthcare regulatory work is preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of inquest and healthcare-related matters.
• Attend hearings and pre-hearing meetings; travel as required.
• Advocacy at hearings where appropriate and client-facing responsibilities.

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE

Job description

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

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

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 Leeds, 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