Job Description
Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds
A leading national legal practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Health & Care Regulatory team, with a particular focus on local authority work.
This is a senior opportunity within a well-established team advising organisations across health, social care, housing and education. The role offers exposure to complex, meaningful work with a strong public service impact, alongside a genuinely flexible and family-friendly working culture.
The Opportunity
The team operates across multiple UK offices, with a fully flexible hybrid working model that supports home working as the norm. The organisation places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, autonomy and trust and is open to discussions around working patterns that suit individual circumstances and family commitments.
You will join a large, collaborative group of specialist Lawyers working across advisory and litigation matters.
The role has a strong focus on local authority clients, particularly in:
* Children’s services
* Court of Protection work
* SEND matters
You will also have exposure to broader regulatory and public law work, including inquests and related advisory matters.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, contribute to strategic client development and play an active role in shaping team direction and growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of advisory and contentious matters
* Advocate in Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals
* Provide high-quality legal advice to local authority and public sector clients
* Support and contribute to business development activity, particularly within the local government sector
* Assist with supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues
* Build and maintain strong client relationships
* Contribute to wider team strategy and service development
About You
This role will suit an experienced public law or Regulatory Lawyer who is confident operating at a senior level within a client-facing environment.
Key requirements:
* Significant experience in health, social care, education, or local government law
* Strong technical ability across advisory and/or litigation work
* Experience working with public sector clients, particularly local authorities
* Strong advocacy experience (Court of Protection or tribunal experience desirable)
* Experience in business development and client engagement
* Ability to supervise or support junior team members
The Offering
This organisation is known for its exceptionally flexible and supportive working culture, with a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and family-friendly policies.
Key features include:
* Highly flexible hybrid working model with strong home working support
* Genuine flexibility around working hours to support family and personal commitments
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing national practice
* High-quality, meaningful public sector work
* Strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance
* Comprehensive benefits package including:
o Generous holiday allowance
o Bonus scheme
o Private medical insurance
o Pension scheme
o Life assurance
o Health and wellbeing support services
o Cycle to work scheme
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior public law or Regulatory Lawyer seeking high-quality work combined with genuine flexibility and a family-friendly culture.
Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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