Regulatory Solicitor

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Job ID:

37513

Practice Area(s):

Governance

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

03.12.2025

Employer type:

Private Practice
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Job Description:

The Regulatory Department is one of the largest in the country and is recognised by clients and other lawyers as being one of the best. We advise clients across all sectors including health, public sector, corporations and individuals.

We are currently recruiting for solicitor advocates or barristers to join our Regulatory team to undertake inquests for the police and other emergency services, insurers and healthcare clients. 

This is predominantly an advocacy role and regular attendance at court is required.
  • Advise clients and prepare inquest cases for court;
  • Prepare written submissions on the law;
  • Attend inquests and undertake advocacy on our clients’ behalf;
  • Deal with post inquest issues including prevention of future deaths reports;
  • Manage a case load of files
  • Attend administrative applications and hearings at court, including travel, and accompany counsel where necessary
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant policies and procedures
This list is only intended to be indicative of the types of activities which the successful candidate will be involved in.
 

About You

Ideally, you will be a qualified solicitor with a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

It would be preferable for you to have /be :

  •  Qualified solicitor 3+ PQE
  •  Willingness to develop advocacy skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent collaborative and team working skills
  • Inquest experience is essential
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Criminal defence experience
  • Wider regulatory defence experience is desirable

If you meet our criteria and think you could bring enthusiasm and commitment to our department, then we look forward to receiving your application.

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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Weightmans LLP
United Kingdom

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Weightmans LLP
United Kingdom
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Regulatory Solicitor

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Job ID:

37513

Practice Area(s):

Governance

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

03.12.2025

Employer type:

Private Practice
col-wide   

Job Description:

The Regulatory Department is one of the largest in the country and is recognised by clients and other lawyers as being one of the best. We advise clients across all sectors including health, public sector, corporations and individuals.

We are currently recruiting for solicitor advocates or barristers to join our Regulatory team to undertake inquests for the police and other emergency services, insurers and healthcare clients. 

This is predominantly an advocacy role and regular attendance at court is required.
  • Advise clients and prepare inquest cases for court;
  • Prepare written submissions on the law;
  • Attend inquests and undertake advocacy on our clients’ behalf;
  • Deal with post inquest issues including prevention of future deaths reports;
  • Manage a case load of files
  • Attend administrative applications and hearings at court, including travel, and accompany counsel where necessary
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant policies and procedures
This list is only intended to be indicative of the types of activities which the successful candidate will be involved in.
 

About You

Ideally, you will be a qualified solicitor with a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

It would be preferable for you to have /be :

  •  Qualified solicitor 3+ PQE
  •  Willingness to develop advocacy skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent collaborative and team working skills
  • Inquest experience is essential
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Criminal defence experience
  • Wider regulatory defence experience is desirable

If you meet our criteria and think you could bring enthusiasm and commitment to our department, then we look forward to receiving your application.

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.