Regulatory Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in Leeds seeks a Regulatory Solicitor to expand its Health & Care Regulatory team. This role involves advising public and independent sector clients on diverse legal matters, focusing on health and social care law, education law, and public law challenges.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Biennial private health assessments

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Qualifications

• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE.
• Experience or genuine interest in health and social care law, education law, or public law.
• Confidence in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of advisory and litigation matters.
• Advocacy at inquests and Court of Protection hearings.
• Provide strategic legal advice on public law issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Drafting

Client relationship skills

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds

I am currently working in partnership with a highly regarded national law firm looking to expand its Health & Care Regulatory team through the appointment of a Health & Social Care Solicitor. Based in Leeds with flexible hybrid working, this role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile cases at the cutting edge of health, social care and education law.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with a passion for public law, Court of Protection, or safeguarding issues to join a collaborative, progressive and highly experienced legal team.

About the Role:

You will be joining a leading Health & Social Care Regulatory team, advising a wide range of public and independent sector clients, including NHS bodies, local authorities, care providers, charities and educational institutions.

The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Areas of focus include:

• Court of Protection litigation
• Inquests and mental health law
• Human rights and safeguarding
• HSE/CQC inspections and enforcement
• Education and children law
• Public law challenges and statutory duties
• Complaints, serious incidents and regulatory investigations

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of advisory and litigation matters
• Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and tribunals
• Providing strategic legal advice on sensitive and complex public law issues
• Liaising directly with clients and developing trusted relationships
• Contributing to business development and client care initiatives

About You:

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with:

• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE
• Previous experience or a genuine interest in health and social care law, education law, mental capacity, or public law
• Excellent communication, drafting and client relationship skills
• Confidence in advocacy or a willingness to develop these skills
• A strong commitment to working in the public and third sectors

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal career in a nationally recognised team offering high-quality work and outstanding support for progression. The firm has a strong emphasis on training, mentoring and internal promotion and values lawyers who are collaborative, thoughtful and motivated by purpose-driven work.

Benefits Include:

• Minimum 25 days holiday, with option to purchase additional days
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Biennial private health assessments
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work/life balance

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious Solicitor looking to specialise in health and social care law, Court of Protection, or public sector inquests and safeguarding, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career.

Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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