Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor – Birmingham – Up to £80,000

A highly regarded and progressive UK law firm is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor to join its specialist team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to work on a broad range of complex and high-profile healthcare regulatory matters. Based in Birmingham, you will advise NHS organisations, healthcare providers and other health and social care clients on a varied caseload, with excellent opportunities for career progression and advocacy experience.

The Role:

  • Manage your own caseload of healthcare regulatory and inquest matters on behalf of NHS and healthcare clients
  • Represent clients at inquest hearings, including undertaking advocacy where appropriate
  • Prepare witnesses and attend client meetings ahead of hearings and court proceedings
  • Advise healthcare organisations on a range of regulatory matters, including Court of Protection, Mental Health Tribunal and CQC-related issues
  • Provide advice on issues including consent, mental capacity, confidentiality, best interests and wider healthcare governance
  • Work closely with clients across the health and social care sector, delivering practical and commercially focused advice
  • Collaborate with colleagues on complex and high-profile healthcare regulatory matters
  • Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships
  • Manage files efficiently while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures

About You:

  • A Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE
  • Previous experience in healthcare regulatory, inquests, Court of Protection or wider public sector advisory work
  • Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
  • Advocacy experience or a genuine interest in developing advocacy skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication, drafting and client relationship skills
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Proficient in managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to deadlines

Benefits:

  • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Healthcare cover
  • Pension and life assurance 4x salary
  • Travel loan and cycle to work scheme
  • Access to training and development programmes

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Posted: August 2nd, 2026