Health, Social Care & Regulatory Solicitor

Job Description

Health, Social Care & Regulatory Solicitor 1-5 years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This Top 100 firm is among the best in the country when it comes to healthcare, clinical negligence and local government. Headquartered in Bristol, the firm is also highly ranked in the South West for construction, employment and real estate.

On a cultural level, the key focuses for the firm centres on: community and engagement; environmental sustainability; well-being; and diversity and inclusion. These commitments are evidenced through regular events, talks and surveys that take place across all those topics and there are opportunities to get involved in pro bono and other charitable work.

Recent successes include ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Law Society Legal Awards and The Times ‘Best Law Firm to Work For’ in 2023.The number of females in senior roles at the firm is also a source of pride for the firm as they are keen to grow their own and promote from within.

The role:

Due to continued expansion, this firm is seeking a Health, Social Care & Regulatory Solicitor 1-5 years PQE to further strengthen its offering out of Bristol.

This area of law is diverse and challenging, and on offer is the chance to join a team that deals with a wide range of matters pertaining to 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 health and social care. They also handle complex litigation in the Court of Protection.

Therefore, this role would suit someone with a track record in advising clients on a range of health, social care and education issues, both contentious and non-contentious, as well as Court or Protection litigation.

The ideal candidate:

Previous experience with Health & Social Care AND/OR Court or Protection matters
A clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for your clients whilst working under pressure
Team player, with the temperament to form strong and sustained working partnerships