Solicitor – Regulatory SHE

Posted 3ds ago

Employment Information

Education
Salary
Experience
Job Type

Report this job

Job expired or something wrong with this job?

Job Description

Regulatory SHE Solicitor handling contentious and non-contentious health, safety and environmental matters. Advising clients through investigations, prosecutions, inquests and compliance issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise individuals and organisations facing criminal investigations for corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and breaches of health and safety, fire safety, food safety and environmental law
  • Advise on product safety and provide advice and representations to clients involved in inquests and Public Inquiries
  • Work on a busy and varied caseload encompassing contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues
  • Act as a client point of contact in accordance with client protocols
  • Assist with business development activities, including pitches, presentations and training events
  • Manage files in line with firm and client protocols, including billing, credit control, WIP, file closures and management information
  • Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload
  • Maintain knowledge of other practice areas and an active internal network
  • Develop technical knowledge through training, publications and Law Society CPD

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years PQE with experience gained within a regulatory and/or commercially focused environment, in private practice or elsewhere
  • Experience advising on regulatory work including HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, interviews under caution, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and inquests
  • Experience in vehicle operator licence issues, environmental breaches, trading standards, product safety, food safety and fire safety would be beneficial
  • Experience of business development and building client relationships
  • Willingness to travel at short notice to assist clients on the ground
  • Driving licence essential
  • Excellent legal drafting, analytical and technical skills
  • Ability to meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of time and fee income
  • Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive

Benefits:

  • High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
  • A well-rounded remuneration package, including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
  • Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
  • In person and remote social events
  • Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
  • Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace