Since October 2021, Gordons has been owned by all of its staff through an employee ownership trust. There is a wonderful team of over 60 lawyers backed by a great support team.
Gordons is proud that so many of its senior staff started their legal career at the firm. Our first two trainees started in the 1990’s and are still here.
Health & Social Care/Pharmacy Solicitor (2 – 6 years PQE)
1. Advising on CQC and Ofsted applications for registration and on suspected unregistered provision
2. Challenging draft inspection reports
3. Defending providers subject to civil and criminal enforcement action taken by Ofsted and CQC
4. Advising on safeguarding enquiries
5. Advising on contractual disputes involving care providers, particularly involving fees
6. Potential judicial review challenges against regulatory bodies.
50% of the role would be with the partner who specialises in regulatory and disciplinary work for pharmacists and pharmacies. The work is wide ranging and includes:
1. Assisting individual pharmacists in Fitness to Practise proceedings
2. Advice and representation of pharmacists and/ or pharmacy businesses at inquests
3. Bespoke advice on medicines legislation
4. Applications to ICBs in relation to the provision of NHS pharmaceutical services and appeals.
The work can also involve criminal prosecutions, appeals to the High Court and judicial review.
We have a national reputation for both types of work and the successful candidate would have excellent career prospects as a result.
It is appreciated that few candidates will have experience in both areas, so we are happy to consider applications from those considering a move from a general regulatory background, a specialism in criminal law and those with bar qualifications.
We welcome applicants to apply with your CV and covering letter to hr@gordonsols.co.uk.
Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor (1 – 3 years’ PQE)
About the role
The Healthcare Regulatory and Professional Discipline Team act for medical defence organisations and private clients in respect of regulatory, disciplinary, coronial and criminal matters. The team has nationwide reach, representing professionals across the country and is based out of our Guildford office alongside the wider Healthcare Department. The team is highly regarded in this diverse and exciting area of work, having been ranked in The Legal 500.
We are looking for a fee earner (1 – 3 years’ PQE) to join the team. The work will involve advising lay and institutional clients on GMC/GDC investigations, Inquests, police investigations and prosecutions (subject to experience) and Health Board/Trust disciplinary matters. We may also represent other healthcare professional before their regulatory bodies, such as the NMC and HCPC.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in some or all of these areas, and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to:
- Take responsibility for managing own caseload with supervision
- Ensure case management records are maintained
- Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting senior fee earners where necessary
- Due to the nature of the work, be flexible to assist with cases and instructions outside of normal working hours when required
- Meet chargeable hours targets
- Assist with the training and development of junior members of the team and training sessions provided to our institutional clients
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor, 1 – 3 years’ PQE (relevant additional experience will also be considered), and you will have some experience in professional regulation. As the role is varied, we are looking for someone with a flexible approach and to adapt to different tasks. We will also require you to have/be:
- Knowledge of the healthcare regulation processes (ideally GMC and GDC proceedings)
- Advocacy experience in matters such as Pre Inquest Hearings, Inquests, Interim Orders Hearings and police interviews (preferred but not essential)
- A willingness to extend your existing skills and develop expertise in this area of law
- Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and timetables, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
- Good attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and also possessing initiative and a “can-do” attitude
About the firm
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in developing their career as a Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor to join a collaborative team with plenty of opportunity for progression. You will receive a competitive salary and enjoy multiple benefits.
The firm, with offices in London and Surrey, offer a range of legal services, including our Legal 500 Tier 1 Clinical negligence: defendant team.
Gordons Partnership is an employee owned firm, meaning that all employees have a direct interest in ensuring that the firm continues to deliver excellent services to its clients. We are an inclusive workplace and our goal is to ensure that our workforce is truly representative– reflecting the wide range of experiences, perspectives and ideas that strengthen our firm.
We recognise that family and home life are essential factors to consider and we support our team with flexible working arrangements and remote work options to ensure that we help each individual achieve a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.
We welcome applicants to apply with your CV and covering letter to hr@gordonsols.co.uk.
We currently have 6 trainees.
The process we follow is to recruit budding solicitors into paralegal roles for the first 6-12 months. We find that this helps candidates settle into their role, whilst gaining experience to potentially move into a training contract (“TC”) or qualifying work experience (“QWE”) position.
We accept candidates through either of the two routes currently available.
If you are looking for a TC, you will need a good 2.1 degree, this degree does not necessarily need to be in law. You must also have passed the GDL (if applicable) and LPC.
If you are looking for QWE, you will need a good 2.1 degree, this degree does not necessarily need to be in law. You must also have passed SQE1.
Although, you can apply at any time, we usually ask potential candidates to apply to us around January/February and July/August, this is to coincide with our trainee rotations.
If you are interested in joining us, applications should be sent by e-mail to applications@gordonsols.co.uk with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.
If you are seeking a new opportunity or challenge and have a client following or a ‘portable practice’ then we are certainly interested in speaking to you, whether you want to work in London or Guildford.
Those who have joined us from larger firms have certainly not regretted their moves. If you would like to talk to us, please contact hr@gordonsols.co.uk. Any approach is dealt with in a discreet manner and in confidence.
We kindly ask that you do not approach us via recruitment agencies.
Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor (1 – 3 years’ PQE)
About the role
The Healthcare Regulatory and Professional Discipline Team act for medical defence organisations and private clients in respect of regulatory, disciplinary, coronial and criminal matters. The team has nationwide reach, representing professionals across the country and is based out of our Guildford office alongside the wider Healthcare Department. The team is highly regarded in this diverse and exciting area of work, having been ranked in The Legal 500.
We are looking for a fee earner (1 – 3 years’ PQE) to join the team. The work will involve advising lay and institutional clients on GMC/GDC investigations, Inquests, police investigations and prosecutions (subject to experience) and Health Board/Trust disciplinary matters. We may also represent other healthcare professional before their regulatory bodies, such as the NMC and HCPC.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in some or all of these areas, and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to:
- Take responsibility for managing own caseload with supervision
- Ensure case management records are maintained
- Assist other lawyers in the team with their work, including supporting senior fee earners where necessary
- Due to the nature of the work, be flexible to assist with cases and instructions outside of normal working hours when required
- Meet chargeable hours targets
- Assist with the training and development of junior members of the team and training sessions provided to our institutional clients
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor, 1 – 3 years’ PQE (relevant additional experience will also be considered), and you will have some experience in professional regulation. As the role is varied, we are looking for someone with a flexible approach and to adapt to different tasks. We will also require you to have/be:
- Knowledge of the healthcare regulation processes (ideally GMC and GDC proceedings)
- Advocacy experience in matters such as Pre Inquest Hearings, Inquests, Interim Orders Hearings and police interviews (preferred but not essential)
- A willingness to extend your existing skills and develop expertise in this area of law
- Conscientious, self-motivated, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and timetables, whilst maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
- Good attention to detail
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and also possessing initiative and a “can-do” attitude
About the firm
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in developing their career as a Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor to join a collaborative team with plenty of opportunity for progression. You will receive a competitive salary and enjoy multiple benefits.
The firm, with offices in London and Surrey, offer a range of legal services, including our Legal 500 Tier 1 Clinical negligence: defendant team.
Gordons Partnership is an employee owned firm, meaning that all employees have a direct interest in ensuring that the firm continues to deliver excellent services to its clients. We are an inclusive workplace and our goal is to ensure that our workforce is truly representative– reflecting the wide range of experiences, perspectives and ideas that strengthen our firm.
We recognise that family and home life are essential factors to consider and we support our team with flexible working arrangements and remote work options to ensure that we help each individual achieve a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.
We welcome applicants to apply with your CV and covering letter to hr@gordonsols.co.uk.
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© Gordons Partnership is the trading name of Gordons Partnership 2020 Limited a company registered in England & Wales (Company Number 12464371).
Registered office is at First Floor, 1 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1LF. VAT No: GB 629 857 388 - Site by WBJ Designs