Healthcare Regulatory Associate / Senior Associate

Healthcare Regulatory Associate / Senior Associate – Leeds 
1+ PQE guide | Salary £65,000 – £85,000 + bonus & benefits | Hybrid Working
 
A well-regarded national law firm is looking to recruit a Healthcare Regulatory lawyer into its Leeds office. This is a strong opportunity for a solicitor from 1+ PQE upwards who wants to build within a specialist practice handling a varied mix of advisory, regulatory and litigation work across healthcare, social care, education and related sectors.
 
The role offers broad, intellectually interesting work, with a particular emphasis on inquests, alongside wider exposure to other sensitive and often high-profile matters. It would suit someone looking for quality specialist work, strong client contact and a long-term platform for progression within an established team.
 
The role
 

• Advising on a broad range of healthcare regulatory matters, with a particular focus on inquests and related advisory work
• Supporting clients in the lead up to and during inquest proceedings
• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters
• Advising on issues arising across healthcare, social care and education settings
• Handling matters involving safeguarding, mental health, patient safety, complaints, investigations and disputes
• Representing clients at hearings, inquests, tribunals and other related proceedings where appropriate
• Supporting on wider work including Court of Protection, children law and associated public sector / regulatory matters
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development activity

 
What you’ll need
 

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• 1+ years’ PQE as a guide
• Experience in healthcare regulatory, health and social care, public law or another closely related area
• Prior inquest experience would be particularly attractive
• Confidence managing a mixed caseload of advisory and contentious matters
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a practical approach to client work
• An interest in developing within a specialist and growing practice area

 
Working pattern and location
 

• Leeds based role
• Hybrid working available
• Suitable for candidates looking for a long-term move within a collaborative national team

 
What’s on offer
 

• Salary in the region of £65,000 – £85,000 depending on experience
• Bonus and benefits package
• Broad, specialist work with strong client exposure
• A genuine opportunity to develop within an established and well-supported team
• Clear progression prospects for lawyers looking to grow in this space

 
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