We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national law firm for a Regulatory Solicitor to join a highly regarded Regulatory team in Birmingham.
The team advises a diverse range of healthcare organisations and professionals on complex, often high-profile regulatory matters.
The role is predominantly advocacy-focused, with regular attendance at court and inquests. You will advise clients, prepare cases for hearing and represent clients throughout the inquest process, working across a varied client base including emergency services, insurers, healthcare organisations and other corporate clients.
Key Responsibilities
· Advise clients and prepare inquest cases for court.
· Prepare written submissions and advice on relevant areas of law.
· Attend inquests and undertake advocacy on behalf of clients.
· Manage a varied caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
· Deal with post-inquest matters, including Prevention of Future Deaths reports.
· Attend administrative applications and court hearings, including accompanying counsel where required.
· Manage deadlines, quality standards, KPIs and chargeable targets.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues and maintain strong client relationships.
· Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
About You
This is an excellent opportunity for a 3+ PQE solicitor, solicitor-advocate or barrister with previous inquest experience and a genuine interest in regulatory and advocacy work.
· Previous inquest experience.
· A genuine interest in regulatory and advocacy work.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
· The confidence and willingness to develop your advocacy skills.
· The ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to deadlines.
· A collaborative approach and strong client-management skills.
· Criminal defence experience and/or wider regulatory defence experience would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
You will be joining a leading national law firm with an established and highly regarded Regulatory practice, offering the opportunity to work on a varied caseload with significant exposure to advocacy and complex inquest matters. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
The firm has an excellent reputation within the legal market and offers the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced specialists, whilst working with a broad range of high-profile clients.
If you have the required inquest experience and are interested in developing your career within a leading Regulatory team in Birmingham get in touch: nisha.jassi@robertwalters.com
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