Regulatory Senior Associate

Our client is seeking an experienced Regulatory Solicitor to join a highly respected and expanding healthcare regulatory team in Manchester within a leading international law firm.

The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative national team known for handling high-profile, complex healthcare matters across both public and private sectors.

As a Regulatory Senior Associate, you will:

• Work with an impressive client base that includes insurers, defence organisations, private individuals, and healthcare providers.


• Handle a broad caseload of healthcare regulatory matters.


• Represent clients before statutory regulators (GMC, NMC, GDC, etc)


• Manage disciplinary proceedings involving NHS trusts and private healthcare providers.


• Attend and prepare for coroner's inquests.


• Advise on CQC enforcement, data protection issues, and occasionally criminal investigations.


• Take on significant responsibility from day one while also collaborating closely with colleagues nationwide.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum 6 years' PQE in healthcare and regulatory law.


• Strong background in regulatory defence and inquests.


• Exceptional communication and client-handling skills.


• Experience supervising junior team members is advantageous.


• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive matters independently.


• A pragmatic, team-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.

This role offers access to a diverse client base, hybrid working model, a realistic chargeable hours target and excellent benefits.

If you are seeking a Regulatory Senior Associate role in Manchester, we encourage you to apply.

You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information on 01618714759 or nadine.ali@saccomann.com.