Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading national law firm’s healthcare team. You will build a specialist career in healthcare regulation, inquests, public sector law or regulatory investigations with high-quality, client‑facing work.

You’ll manage files, gain advocacy exposure and develop relationships with NHS bodies and public sector clients while maintaining exceptional client care standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 2 years PQE.
• Experience handling inquests, healthcare regulatory matters or related litigation.
• Strong advocacy, drafting and legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of healthcare regulatory and inquest matters.
• Represent clients across the inquest process from preparation to hearings.
• Advise healthcare and public sector organisations on regulatory issues.
• Develop client relationships and provide commercially focused advice.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Stakeholder management

Client-focused

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join its expanding Healthcare team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to build or further develop a specialist career within healthcare law, healthcare regulation, inquests, public sector law or regulatory investigations.

You'll join a highly regarded team advising healthcare organisations, NHS bodies, social care providers and public sector clients on a broad range of complex and sensitive matters.

Working alongside experienced healthcare lawyers, you'll gain valuable advocacy experience, manage your own files and build long-term client relationships while working on matters that have a direct impact on patient care and healthcare services.

The Role

As a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload of healthcare regulatory, advisory and inquest matters
• Represent clients throughout the inquest process, from initial preparation through to final hearings
• Attend pre-inquest review hearings, coronial proceedings and related hearings
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and develop your hearing experience
• Meet with clients, witnesses and stakeholders to prepare evidence and case strategy
• Advise healthcare and social care organisations on regulatory, governance and compliance issues
• Support clients on professional practice, risk management and healthcare-related legal matters
• Assist with wider healthcare advisory work and regulatory investigations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive and commercially focused advice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a national healthcare and public sector practice
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards of client care

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & West with at least 2 years' PQE
• Experience handling inquests, healthcare law matters, regulatory work or litigation
• Advocacy experience or a genuine desire to develop advocacy and hearing skills
• Experience gained within healthcare, public sector, regulatory, litigation or related practice areas
• A strong interest in developing specialist expertise within healthcare regulatory law
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

The Benefits

The firm offers an excellent package including:

• Up to £80,000 salary depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with family cover options
• Life assurance of up to four times salary
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Clear career progression opportunities within a leading Healthcare team