Regulatory Defence Solicitor

We are looking for a Solicitor to join the team in Leeds. The work would involve advising on GDC/GMC investigations, inquests, police investigations and Trust disciplinary cases. Main duties and responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for cases with minimal supervision
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
• Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers
• Conduct Advocacy including at pre-inquest review hearings and inquests, where appropriate
• Produce monthly and ad-hoc client MI reports
  
  You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
• Knowledge of the way that the healthcare regulators work
• Qualified Solicitor 2 - 5 Years PQE
• Advocacy experience
• A willingness extend your existing skills and develop expertise in this area of law
• A high level of commercial awareness
• Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
• A methodical, organised approach
• Passionate about growth and generating work opportunities internally and externally
• Focuses on operational excellence and generating work opportunities through great service delivery and the client's experience
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and timetables, meeting targets and client protocols whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritise tasks independently
• Ability to work as part of a team and also possessing initiative and a "can-do" attitude
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills
If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.