Qualified Advocate - Healthcare Regulatory

As an advocate, you will:

Present cases for hearing including interim order applications and reviews, contested hearings and, subject to your rights of audience, applications for interim order extensions in the High Court
Be responsible for the content of hearing documentation, including skeleton arguments, opening notes, etc
Advise on the management and progression of our regulatory investigations
Approve or draft allegations to be considered by regulatory tribunals
Give wider regulatory advice, helping to shape regulatory policy and practice
You may also have the opportunity to develop a practice as a legal advisor to regulatory panels.

Our Regulatory team is looking to recruit full-time advocates with a minimum of

year's experience of carrying out contested and uncontested hearings in a regulatory / fitness to practise context.

Recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500 as a highly regarded team specialising in advising professional regulators, our clients include regulators and professionals in a number of sectors including law (we act for the SRA), health and social care, accountancy and education.

Our advocates appear before regulatory tribunals and courts in England and Wales (including the High Court), with a particular focus on healthcare fitness to practice trials. Whilst a background in healthcare related work or experience as an advocate before the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal would be desirable, trial experience in professional regulatory advocacy is essential.

We have one of the largest teams in the country, comprising solicitors, barristers, CILEX lawyers, paralegals and trainees, and we are supported by an experienced administrative team. We are driven by a shared desire to carry out important work that protects the public in a person-centred way., The successful candidate will be a qualified advocate with a minimum of a year's experience of carrying out contested and uncontested hearings in a regulatory / fitness to practise context.
You must also be able to demonstrate:

Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability
Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in regulatory work
Strong analytical skills
Collegiate and team-playing approach
Excellent client care skills
Exceptional self-motivation and ability to assume responsibility for your own matters
Commitment to continuous development