Lawyer - Healthcare Regulatory - Cardiff

Lawyer - Healthcare Regulatory - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - typically 2 days per week in office)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (DOE)

A leading national Regulatory team is seeking an experienced Lawyer with a background in healthcare fitness to practise work to join its Cardiff office. The team is expanding following new client wins and increased volumes of work, offering an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected practice undertaking meaningful, public protection focused regulatory work.

The team is recognised for its expertise in advising professional regulators across sectors including health and social care, accountancy and education. You will be joining one of the largest and most established regulatory teams in the UK, working alongside solicitors, barristers, CILEX lawyers, paralegals and investigators.

The Role
You will undertake a varied and high quality caseload of regulatory investigations and litigation, contributing to complex and sensitive matters across the healthcare regulatory landscape.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing concerns raised and preparing detailed case plans
• Advising on risk and whether interim orders are required
• Overseeing or conducting investigations, including interviewing witnesses and drafting statements
• Preparing investigation reports and drafting allegations
• Keeping clients and registrants updated throughout the process
• Preparing cases for hearings and working collaboratively with advocates
• Conducting regulatory litigation, including appeals and High Court applications
• Providing wider regulatory advice and contributing to policy development
• Full induction, training and ongoing support are provided.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• Professional regulatory experience gained within a healthcare fitness to practise setting (essential)
• Previous case management experience
• Strong technical expertise and analytical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, team focused approach
• Strong client care skills and the ability to manage your own caseload
• High levels of self motivation and commitment to continuous development

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• High quality training and career development
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Exposure to complex, meaningful regulatory work

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, please contact:

Olivia Reed - Senior Consultant
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*