Healthcare Regulatory Solicitor

Job description

Healthcare Regulatory / Fitness to Practice Solicitor – London – Up to £90,000

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a top-tier, Legal 500 recognised law firm known for its specialist expertise across the healthcare and regulatory sectors.

The firm’s expanding Healthcare Regulatory team advises a broad range of clients including healthcare professionals, private care providers, NHS organisations and NHS Resolution on complex and high-profile regulatory matters.

This role offers the opportunity to work on Fitness to Practice proceedings, regulatory investigations and disciplinary matters, with regular exposure to advocacy and strategic advisory work within a highly respected team.

The Role

• Manage a varied caseload of healthcare regulatory matters, including Fitness to Practice proceedings
• Advise and represent healthcare professionals and organisations facing regulatory investigations
• Act on matters involving NHSE and CQC investigations
• Conduct advocacy in hearings and tribunals where appropriate
• Provide practical, commercially focused advice to clients in sensitive regulatory matters
• Build strong relationships with clients and deliver a high standard of service
• Support the development of junior team members and trainees
• Contribute to internal training and wider business development initiatives

About You

• A qualified solicitor with 2–8 years’ PQE
• Experienced in healthcare regulatory law, particularly Fitness to Practice matters
• A confident advocate with experience in hearings or tribunals
• Comfortable managing both routine and complex regulatory cases
• Highly organised with strong technical and drafting skills
• Commercially aware and able to provide clear, pragmatic advice
• A collaborative team player with a strong focus on client service

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience
• Central London office with excellent transport links
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with buy/sell options
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance and pension scheme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English