Health & Care Regulatory Solicitor

Health & Care Regulatory Solicitor 1-6 years' PQE - Leeds A UK-Top 100 commercial law firm is looking for a Regulatory Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity to join a leading national team with diverse, intellectually stimulating and rewarding work, both contentious and non-contentious. This is an award-winning national firm with a strong reputation across all practice areas. The firm has recently either won or been shortlisted for a number of prominent awards and is consistently named among 'The Times Best Law Firms'. Recognised for their expertise within the housing, local government and health & social care sectors, you will join a market-leading team with excellent quality and hugely rewarding work. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Solicitor in the Health & Care Regulatory team. You will advise clients on a broad range of health, social care and education issues, both contentious and non-contentious. You will manage your own caseload of complex litigation Court of Protection, human rights, inquests, mental health, safeguarding, patient safety, serious incident response, complaints and disputes, HSE/CQC inspection and enforcement, education, children law, challenges to decision-making in in health and social care. Key Responsibilities include: · Managing a mixed caseload of litigation and advisory matters; · Undertaking advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals; · Actively participating in business development and client care. ABOUT YOU · Qualified Solicitor with 1-6 years' PQE. · An interest in developing a career in health, social care law and/or education law. · A good team player with the ability to form meaningful and sustained working relationships. · Demonstrable experience of undertaking own advocacy. · A strong commercial acumen. OTHER INFORMATION · Flexible working with no mandatory office days. · Starting salary from £55k upwards depending on experience. · Competitive bonus scheme and substantial benefits package. If this sounds like your ideal role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com for a confidential discussion on your career. For immediate consideration, apply now with an up-to-date CV. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.