Job Description
Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds
I am working with a well-respected national law firm seeking to grow its Health & Care Regulatory team through the appointment of a Health & Social Care Solicitor. Based in Leeds with flexible hybrid working options, this position offers the opportunity to handle complex, high-profile cases at the forefront of health, social care, and education law.
This is an excellent role for a Senior Solicitor with a passion for public law, the Court of Protection, or safeguarding matters to join a collaborative, progressive, and experienced legal team.
About the Role:
You will be part of a leading Health & Social Care Regulatory team that advises a wide range of clients across the public and independent sectors, including NHS bodies, local authorities, care providers, charities, and educational institutions.
The work is diverse and intellectually engaging, involving both contentious and non-contentious matters. Key areas of focus include Court of Protection litigation, inquests and mental health law, human rights and safeguarding, HSE and CQC inspections and enforcement, education and children law, public law challenges and statutory duties, and complaints, serious incidents, and regulatory investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing your own caseload of advisory and litigation matters
* Advocating at inquests, Court of Protection hearings, and tribunals
* Providing strategic legal advice on complex and sensitive public law issues
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Supporting business development and client care initiatives
About You:
You are a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 5+ years' PQE (though all levels will be considered). You have previous experience or a genuine interest in health and social care law, education law, mental capacity, or public law. You possess excellent communication, drafting, and client relationship skills, along with confidence in advocacy or a willingness to develop these skills. A strong commitment to public and third sector work is essential.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your legal career in a nationally recognised team known for high-quality work and strong career development support. The firm offers comprehensive training, mentoring, and promotion opportunities, and values lawyers who are collaborative, thoughtful, and driven by purpose-led work.
Benefits include a minimum of 25 days' holiday (with the option to purchase more), a discretionary bonus scheme, generous pension contributions, private medical insurance, biennial health assessments, life assurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available to promote work-life balance.
Apply Now
If you are an ambitious Solicitor looking to specialise in health and social care law, Court of Protection matters, or public sector inquests and safeguarding, this is an excellent next step in your career.
Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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