Solicitor/Associate - Health & Care Regulatory - Bristol-3+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Minimum 25 days' holiday

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Health & Care Regulatory Solicitor/Associate with 3+ years PQE to join their Bristol team. You'll manage a dynamic caseload, focusing on health, social care, and regulatory matters, including advocacy at inquests. The role offers hybrid working, professional development, and benefits such as private medical insurance and a discretionary bonus. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in health and social care law or related regulatory experience.
• Experience supporting clients during inquests.
• Confidence managing matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of advisory and litigation matters.
• Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals.
• Advising on human rights, safeguarding, mental health and regulatory issues.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Solicitor/Associate - Health & Care Regulatory - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility) Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Health & Care Regulatory Solicitor or Associate (3+ PQE) to join its respected Health & Care Regulatory team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist practice supporting major health, social care and education organisations across both the public and independent sectors.

The Role

You will manage a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload, advising clients on a broad range of health and social care regulatory matters. The work spans both contentious and non-contentious issues, with a particular focus on inquest preparation and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of advisory and litigation matters
• Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals
• Advising on human rights, safeguarding, mental health, patient safety and regulatory issues
• Supporting clients through CQC/HSE inspections and enforcement
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Working collaboratively within a large, supportive national team

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years PQE in health and social care law (or related regulatory experience)
• Experience supporting clients in the lead up to and during inquests
• Strong technical skills and a practical, commercial approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence managing matters independently while working effectively within a team
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Enthusiasm for developing expertise and taking on new challenges
• Interest in contributing to business development initiatives

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression pathways and structured development opportunities
• Access to high-quality, meaningful work with major public and independent sector clients
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Minimum 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy additional days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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The employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diversity and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.