Regulatory Healthcare Solicitor

About your new role

Weightmans is a top 40 ranked law firm. We are seeking an Inquest solicitor to join our expanding Regulatory Healthcare Advisory team. The team offers expert advice on health-based regulatory matters and proceedings, including inquests, Court of Protection applications, Mental Health Tribunals, and prosecutions by Care Quality Commission. You will manage a caseload of inquest files for NHS trusts, care homes and other organisations, and may also work on broader healthcare advisory matters. The role is primarily based in the Midlands, with occasional national travel.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of inquest files.
• Attend inquest hearings at court, including travel.
• Advocate at pre‑inquest review hearings and inquests.
• Meet with clients and witnesses in preparation for court hearings.
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values.
• Perform additional duties within the wider remit of the role in accordance with firm and client policies and procedures.

About you

Essential qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2–10 years PQE.
• Advocacy experience.
• Willingness to develop advocacy skills.
• Inquest experience.

Desirable qualifications

• Healthcare experience.
• Inquest advocacy experience.

Additional attributes

• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent collaborative and team‑working skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative.

Other information

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is intended as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with varying levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.