Role: Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor (1 – 3 years’ PQE) About the role The Healthcare Regulatory and Professional Discipline Team act for medical defence organisations and private clients in respect of regulatory, disciplinary, coronial and criminal matters. The team has nationwide reach, representing professionals across the country and is based out of our Guildford office alongside the wider Healthcare Department. The team is highly regarded in this diverse and exciting area of work, having been ranked in The Legal 500. We are looking for a fee earner (1 – 3 years’ PQE) to join the team. The work will involve advising lay and institutional clients on GMC/GDC investigations, Inquests, police investigations and prosecutions (subject to experience) and Health Board/Trust disciplinary matters. We may also represent other healthcare professional before their regulatory bodies, such as the NMC and HCPC. The successful candidate will have previous experience in some or all of these areas, and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to: · Take responsibility for managing own caseload with supervision · Ensure case management records are maintained · Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting senior fee earners where necessary · Due to the nature of the work, be flexible to assist with cases and instructions outside of normal working hours when required · Meet chargeable hours targets · Assist with the training and development of junior members of the team and training sessions provided to our institutional clients About You You will be a qualified solicitor, 1 – 3 years’ PQE (relevant additional experience will also be considered), and you will have some experience in professional regulation. As the role is varied, we are looking for someone with a flexible approach and to adapt to different tasks. We will also require you to have/be: · Knowledge of the healthcare regulation processes (ideally GMC and GDC proceedings) · Advocacy experience in matters such as Pre Inquest Hearings, Inquests, Interim Orders Hearings and police interviews (preferred but not essential) · A willingness to extend your existing skills and develop expertise in this area of law · Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities · Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills · Ability to work to strict deadlines and timetables, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy · Good attention to detail · Good IT skills · Ability to work as part of a team and also possessing initiative and a “can-do” attitude About the firm This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in developing their career as a Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor to join a collaborative team with plenty of opportunity for progression. You will receive a competitive salary and enjoy multiple benefits. The firm, with offices in London and Surrey, offer a range of legal services, including our Legal 500 Tier 1 Clinical negligence: defendant team. Gordons Partnership is an employee owned firm, meaning that all employees have a direct interest in ensuring that the firm continues to deliver excellent services to its clients. We are an inclusive workplace and our goal is to ensure that our workforce is truly representative– reflecting the wide range of experiences, perspectives and ideas that strengthen our firm. We recognise that family and home life are essential factors to consider and we support our team with flexible working arrangements and remote work options to ensure that we help each individual achieve a healthy and sustainable work-life balance. We welcome applicants to apply with your CV and covering letter