Regulatory Operations Manager - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Regulatory Operational Manager

Cardiff/Hybrid

Salary is dependant on experience

Yolk Legal has partnered with a reputable national law firm who is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its Tier 1-ranked Regulatory team. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with substantial experience in the operational management of large, complex workstreams, particularly in the context of UK healthcare regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing one of the firm's largest client accounts, overseeing operational delivery, and ensuring the completion of high-quality casework. You will work closely with senior colleagues and lead a team of legal professionals to meet deadlines and maintain excellent client service. A key component of this role is the ability to manage and advise on complex fitness-to-practice cases and professional disciplinary proceedings.

Additionally, you will have the chance to act as a legal advisor to regulatory panels, with the opportunity to appear before tribunals and in the High Court if you are an advocate.

This position offers a clear path for career progression, with the firm offering a collaborative, supportive working environment, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

What you will be doing as a Regulatory Operational Manager

• Lead complex and serious regulatory and disciplinary casework and provide legal advice.
• Supervise investigations into fitness-to-practice issues for major healthcare regulators.
• Serve as a legal advisor to tribunals and committees.
• For advocates: Represent the client in tribunals and courts, maintaining and developing advocacy skills.

Skills & Experience you will have as a Regulatory Operational Manager:

• Strong technical expertise in regulatory and disciplinary law, with a deep understanding of the UK healthcare regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Exceptional client care and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of handling a diverse caseload independently.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, including diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace.

What you will get as a Regulatory Operational Manager:

This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with the opportunity to be based in Reading, London, Southampton, or Cardiff. The team currently attends the office two days per week.

For those seeking to further develop their career in regulatory law with a dynamic and supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity.

Are you up to the challenge?If you are a detail-oriented and proactive professional ready to take on this varied and rewarding role, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a thriving team and take the next step in your career as a Legal Administrator. You are encouraged to apply by contacting Managing Consultant- Nicole Smith.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.