Job Description

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About your new role

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

o Comply with relevant policies and procedures

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About You

Essential

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
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Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's

Top Employers awards 2025

, and ranking

5th

in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.



Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.



Why work for us? Take a look:

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