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

Overview

In this role you will join a national law firm’s Health & Care Regulatory team in Bristol to handle a varied caseload in health and social care regulatory matters. You will support both public and independent sector clients, spanning advisory, litigation, and inquest-focused work, within a collaborative, national team. The position blends contentious and non-contentious elements, offering opportunities to shape regulatory outcomes and contribute to BD. This is a chance to advance specialist expertise in a meaningful, high-impact area of health law.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• private medical insurance
• pension scheme
• wellbeing support
• minimum 25 days holiday
• discretionary bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of advisory and litigation matters
• Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals
• Advise on human rights, safeguarding, mental health, patient safety and regulatory issues
• Support clients through CQC/HSE inspections and enforcement
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Collaborate within a large, supportive national team

Key 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 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

• excellent communication
• interpersonal abilities
• attention to detail
• health and social care law
• regulatory matters
• inquest advocacy

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