Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds

A leading national legal practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Health & Care Regulatory team, with a particular focus on local authority work.

This is a senior opportunity within a well-established team advising organisations across health, social care, housing and education. The role offers exposure to complex, meaningful work with a strong public service impact, alongside a genuinely flexible and family-friendly working culture.

The Opportunity

The team operates across multiple UK offices, with a fully flexible hybrid working model that supports home working as the norm. The organisation places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, autonomy and trust and is open to discussions around working patterns that suit individual circumstances and family commitments.

You will join a large, collaborative group of specialist Lawyers working across advisory and litigation matters.

The role has a strong focus on local authority clients, particularly in:

• Children’s services
• Court of Protection work
• SEND matters

You will also have exposure to broader regulatory and public law work, including inquests and related advisory matters.

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload, contribute to strategic client development and play an active role in shaping team direction and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of advisory and contentious matters
• Advocate in Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals
• Provide high-quality legal advice to local authority and public sector clients
• Support and contribute to business development activity, particularly within the local government sector
• Assist with supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to wider team strategy and service development

About You

This role will suit an experienced public law or Regulatory Lawyer who is confident operating at a senior level within a client-facing environment.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in health, social care, education, or local government law
• Strong technical ability across advisory and/or litigation work
• Experience working with public sector clients, particularly local authorities
• Strong advocacy experience (Court of Protection or tribunal experience desirable)
• Experience in business development and client engagement
• Ability to supervise or support junior team members

The Offering

This organisation is known for its exceptionally flexible and supportive working culture, with a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and family-friendly policies.

Key features include:

• Highly flexible hybrid working model with strong home working support
• Genuine flexibility around working hours to support family and personal commitments
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing national practice
• High-quality, meaningful public sector work
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health and wellbeing support services
  • Cycle to work scheme

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior public law or Regulatory Lawyer seeking high-quality work combined with genuine flexibility and a family-friendly culture.

Apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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