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.



An exciting opportunity to join our expanding healthcare regulatory team, undertaking investigations and other key tasks for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will be working under the supervision of a partner or solicitor, whilst yourself supervising paralegals within the team.



The team are at the forefront of developing our practice areas, bringing our expertise to new clients with a view to expanding our work for professional regulators.



The healthcare sector is fast moving and the challenge of working for our clients provides very interesting work. The successful candidates will be highly motivated to develop their own and our teams' practices. We provide a supportive environment in which to work with career progression within a firm committed to diversity, inclusion and social mobility.



The role will include:


Case management and progression under partner or solicitor supervision. Supervision and management of paralegals within the team Reviewing evidence Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements Corresponding with witnesses, experts, counsel and other stakeholders Supporting stakeholders including vulnerable witnesses Drafting court documents Drafting legal advice on evidence and case status;
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About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.

We also require you to have/be:




2 or more years PQE Previous experience of working in the healthcare or healthcare regulatory fields A proactive approach and be able to work well as part of a team Good communication skills and able to demonstrate a person centred approach Experience of supervising or supporting junior colleagues The ability to work to KPIs, other deadlines and meet a chargeable hours target Excellent IT and administrative skills Good written skills Good analytical skills demonstrating an attention to detail A positive attitude and being able to respond to the needs of clients and stakeholders

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE

: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.


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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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