Associate – Regulatory Healthcare – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE 

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 

A leading legal team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate or Senior Associate with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in healthcare regulatory, inquests, and professional discipline to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile and sensitive matters for healthcare providers, insurers, indemnifiers, and public sector bodies. 

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a complex and varied caseload, including:

• Representing clients at coroner’s inquests, including NHS Trusts
• Advising on investigations by regulators such as GMC, GDC, GOC, NMC, and HCPC
• Working closely with NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, indemnifiers, and insurers
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support case strategy
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, medical professionals, and experts to gather evidence
• Attending hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Maintaining accurate case documentation
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Healthcare Team

 Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE in healthcare regulatory, disciplinary, and inquest work
• Proven experience working with healthcare regulators
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage high-volume and complex caseloads
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software
• High professionalism and integrity
• Experience supervising junior team members

 Benefits

The team offers:

• A comprehensive and flexible rewards package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression pathways
• Robust well-being programmes and tailored benefits 

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk

Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761 

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