Senior Solicitor - Regulatory Healthcare

Weightmans; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as an experienced solicitor in Cardiff with expertise in healthcare regulation. This role involves advising clients on investigations, representing them in various hearings and managing complex cases in a dynamic environment. The firm offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth in a prestigious setting recognized for its excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Award-winning organisation

Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5-10 years of experience in professional regulation.
• Flexible approach to various tasks and a high standard of work.
• Experience in advising on GDC/GMC investigations and inquests.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory, disciplinary, and criminal matters.
• Represent clients in hearings and manage cases with minimal supervision.
• Engage in business development and support team members.

Skills

Advocacy

Critical Thinking

Communication

Organisation

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5-10 years PQE)

Job description

About your new role

The Healthcare Regulatory Professional Discipline Team acts for medical defence organisations, insurers, and private clients in respect of regulatory, disciplinary, coronial, and criminal matters. The team has a nationwide reach with fee earners based in London, Leeds, 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 an experienced fee earner to join the team in Cardiff to work alongside the partner and the specialised team based in that office covering Wales and the west of England. The work would involve advising on GDC/GMC investigations, inquests, police investigations and prosecutions (subject to experience), and Health Board/Trust disciplinary cases. The role will involve representing clients in a wide range of hearings, sometimes arranged at short notice.

You will have previous experience in some or all of these areas, and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to:

• Take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Ensure case management records are maintained
• Take an active role in business development initiatives including training and networking
• Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting lead advisers and supervising more junior lawyers

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About You

You will be a qualified solicitor, 5-10 years PQE, with experience in professional regulation. As the role is varied, we are looking for a flexible approach to the work you do and the ability to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have/be:

• Knowledge of how healthcare regulators operate
• Advocacy experience
• A willingness to extend your existing skills and develop expertise in this area of law
• A high level of commercial awareness
• Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills
• A methodical, organised approach
• Passionate about growth and generating work opportunities internally and externally
• Focuses on operational excellence and great service delivery to enhance the client’s experience
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets, maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
• Good attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising tasks independently
• Ability to work as part of a team and also possess initiative and a “can-do” attitude
• Good collaborative and team working skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a role where you could bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th in the list. The firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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