About the Job
We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a leading, national Law Firm based in Manchester.
Associate / Solicitor – Fitness to Practise and Regulatory – Manchester – up to £65,000
The Role
Superb opportunity to join an award-winning leading national Legal 500 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to a broad range of professionals.
The firm is recognised across the globe for its outstanding client care and high-quality lawyers.
Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Regulatory Team, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Associate / Solicitor to work alongside its existing Team dealing with a range of Fitness to Practise cases from a defence perspective.
You'll predominantly work within the Fitness to Practise space, offering support and legal advice regarding disciplinary proceedings from regulatory bodies and challenging decisions made by the same via judicial review and appeals.
The role will include handling a caseload including disciplinary investigations, NHSE investigations, and CQC investigations. The role will also include supervision of team members, and occasionally providing training to clients.
The Candidate
* A qualified solicitor with 2-6 years PQE
* Experience in Regulatory matters, with a focus on Fitness to Practise
* Previous exposure to advocacy is advantageous
* Must be able to handle a caseload from straightforward to complex matters
* Solid understanding of the regulatory market
* Strong technical and organisation skills
* A pragmatic and methodical approach to handling a variety of cases
* An ability to adopt a commercial perspective to legal issues
* Be highly client focused
* Team orientated with a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members
The Benefits & How to Apply
* Competitive basic salary – up to £65,000 dependent on experience
* Superb working environment, with a City Centre working office
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays – plus the option to buy additional days
* Hybrid approach to working
* Private medical insurance
* Dental plan insurance
* Learning management system
* Life assurance
* Bike to work scheme
* Discount benefits
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Kiernan Stott Retained Consultant – INDKS
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07961 696 703
Email: Kiernan.Stott@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.
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