Regulatory Defence Solicitor

Weightmans; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting a Regulatory Defence Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE to join our team in Leeds or London. The role involves advising on Fitness to Practice investigations, Inquests, police investigations and Trust disciplinary cases.

You will take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision, meet financial targets, and support junior lawyers. Strong advocacy and Healthcare Regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3–5 years PQE in regulatory or healthcare field.
• Experience in advocacy and regulatory investigations.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory landscape (GDC/GMC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Assist other lawyers in the team, including supervising more junior lawyers.
• Conduct advocacy including at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Team working

Time management

Organisation skills

Meeting deadlines

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification (3-5 PQE)

Job description

About your new role

The Healthcare Regulatory Professional Discipline Team act for Medical Defence Organisations, insurers, and private clients in regulatory, disciplinary, coronial, and criminal matters. The team has a nationwide reach with fee earners based in London, Leeds, Manchester and Cardiff. The team is highly regarded in this diverse and unique area of work; we are ranked as a tier 1 firm in professional discipline by the legal 500.

We are looking for a Solicitor to join the team in Leeds or London. The work would involve advising on Fitness to Practice (GDC/GMC and other Regulatory) Investigations, Inquests, police investigations and Trust disciplinary cases.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory Defence Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE to join our team in eitherLeeds or London.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers
• Conduct Advocacy including at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests, where appropriate

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About You

You will have previous experienceand a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.

We also require you to have/be:

Essential

• Qualified solicitor 3 to 5 years PQE
• Advocacy skills
• Knowledge in the Healthcare Regulatory field
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Good communication skills
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

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