Fitness to Practice / Regulatory Solicitor
15 days ago
Manchester
Fitness to Practice / Regulatory Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £75,000 This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded national regulatory and professional discipline team, recognised for its strength in complex fitness to practice work. The firm acts for a wide range of professional regulators, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector, handling sensitive and high-profile investigations that sit at the intersection of public protection and professional standards. Due to continued growth, the team is now seeking a Regulatory Solicitor to join its Manchester office, working on challenging, varied cases with clear responsibility and strong partner support. This role would suit a solicitor who enjoys investigative work, managing complex evidence, and running cases through to hearing. The Role • Managing a caseload of fitness to practice and professional discipline investigations, • Preparing case plans and advising on procedural and evidential issues, • Acting as the main point of contact for witnesses and key stakeholders, • Overseeing evidence gathering, disclosure and witness statements, • Instructing experts and liaising with internal and external advocates, • Drafting or reviewing allegations and preparing cases for hearing, • Attending hearings where legal or procedural issues arise, • Presenting cases before practice committees and interim orders panels, • Preparing reports and recommendations at the conclusion of cases The Candidate • Qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE in regulatory, disciplinary or litigation work, • Experience of fitness to practice, healthcare regulation or professional discipline is highly desirable, • Strong case management and investigative skills, • Confident handling sensitive material and vulnerable witnesses, • Excellent drafting and attention to detail, • Comfortable working with counsel and managing complex evidence, • Organised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • High-quality, nationally recognised regulatory work, • Clear progression within a market-leading team, • Supportive supervision and access to specialist advocates, • Hybrid and flexible working options, • Strong administrative and paralegal support, • Long-term career development in a specialist practice area Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant – INDDL Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email: