Leeds, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom

Regulatory Healthcare Professional Discipline

Dependant on experience

Permanent

Full Time

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About your new role

The Healthcare Regulatory Professional Discipline Team act for Medical Defence Organisations, insurers, and private clients in regulatory, disciplinary, coronial, and criminal matters. The team has a nationwide reach with fee earners based in London, Leeds, Manchester 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 a Solicitor to join the team in Leeds or London. The work would involve advising on Fitness to Practice (GDC/GMC and other Regulatory) Investigations, Inquests, police investigations and Trust disciplinary cases.

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory Defence Lawyer 3 to 5 years PQE to join our team in either Leeds or London.

Main duties and responsibilities

Take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision

* Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

* Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers

* Conduct Advocacy including at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests, where appropriate

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About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.

We also require you to have/be:

Essential

Qualified solicitor 3 to 5 years PQE
Advocacy skills
Knowledge in the Healthcare Regulatory field
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to work to deadlines and targets
Good communication skills
Excellent collaborative and team working skills

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then 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 be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.

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