Regulatory Lawyers

Simmons & Simmons; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced lawyer with a regulatory background in healthcare fitness-to-practice. This role involves managing cases, overseeing investigations, and conducting regulatory litigation. The successful candidate will provide advice to clients and manage performance indicators while enjoying flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary starts at £75,000 plus benefits. This opportunity provides a dynamic work environment and the chance to develop a practice as a legal advisor.

Qualifications

• Professional regulatory knowledge or experience in healthcare fitness-to-practice.
• Essential previous case-management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a case plan based on raised concerns and evidence.
• Advise on interim orders restricting practice.
• Conduct and oversee investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Professional regulatory knowledge

Case-management experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent client-care skills

Collegiate team player

Job description

Our Regulatory team is looking to recruit an experienced lawyer from a professional regulatory background gained within a healthcare fitness‑to‑practice setting. The successful candidate will take a lead role managing cases as part of our established regulatory practice and may be based out of our London, Cardiff, Reading or Southampton office. It is a great time to join us as we grow following new client wins and significant increases in work. Our lawyers act for a range of clients in regulatory case work, including investigations and preparation for hearings before regulatory tribunals, and conduct litigation in regulatory appeals and applications before courts in England and Wales (including the High Court). They may also have the opportunity to develop a practice as a legal advisor to regulatory panels. We offer flexible and agile working arrangements and team members currently attend the office on 2 days each week.

Responsibilities

• Assess the concerns which have been raised and prepare a case plan setting out what further evidence may need to be obtained as part of our investigation.
• Assess the risk identified by the concerns and advise whether an interim order restricting or prohibiting practice needs to be obtained.
• Oversee the investigation of the case by one of our investigators or conduct the investigation yourself, including interviewing witnesses and preparing statements.
• Prepare a report at the end of the investigation advising on the strength of the evidence, recommending what action might be taken and, where appropriate, drafting an allegation.
• Keep the client and the person under investigation regularly informed of progress and contribute to the collation of monthly management information on our performance against key performance indicators.
• Prepare cases for hearings, working collaboratively with our advocates.
• Conduct regulatory litigation, including appeals and applications to the High Court.
• Give wider regulatory advice, helping to shape regulatory policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Professional regulatory knowledge or experience gained within a healthcare fitness‑to‑practice setting.
• Previous case‑management experience is essential.
• Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Collegiate and team‑playing approach.
• Excellent client‑care skills.
• Exceptional self‑motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters.
• Commitment to continuous development.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary starting at £75,000 plus benefits, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements.