Health & Safety Solicitor (5+PQE) | High-Impact Health & Safety Regulatory Work
Rutherford is supporting a leading UK practice seeking an experienced Health & Safety Solicitor to join its growing London team.
This role offers the chance to work on serious incidents, regulatory investigations, construction safety, and property compliance for a wide range of public and private sector clients. Ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced advisory work and the challenge of enforcement matters.
Key responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
* Advising clients on the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and sector-specific safety standards.
* Supporting organisations in building robust internal H&S governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems.
Property & Occupier Safety
* Advising landlords, developers, asset managers, and estates teams on asbestos, legionella, fire safety, gas/electrical compliance, and workplace inspections.
* Managing interactions with enforcing authorities and assisting clients in responding to improvement or prohibition notices.
Incident Response & Enforcement
* Acting for clients under investigation or facing enforcement action by the HSE, local authorities, or Fire Authorities.
* Providing urgent crisis-management advice following serious incidents, fatalities, or workplace accidents.
* Representing clients in interviews under caution, enforcement proceedings, and inquests.
Construction & Contractor Safety
* Advising developers, contractors, and project consultants on CDM compliance, duty-holder obligations, and H&S risk allocation within project teams.
* Working alongside planning, construction, and environmental colleagues to ensure holistic project risk management.
Training & Risk Audits
* Delivering bespoke training to boards, directors, and property teams on H&S responsibilities and emergency response.
* Conducting audits to assess compliance gaps and recommending practical, commercially grounded improvements.
What we’re looking for
Qualified solicitors with strong experience in health & safety, regulatory, construction safety, & property compliance.
You must be confident handling of both advisory and enforcement-related work, possess the ability to build client relationships and communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly, and have a proactive, calm, and practical approach to regulatory investigations and crisis situations.
Why this team?
A nationally recognised practice offering
* High-quality, varied regulatory work
* Hands-on partner access
* Strong career progression
* A genuinely supportive, collegiate environment
If this is of interest, please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - pascale@rutherfordsearch.com, or call - 020 3778 2207.