Partner – Crime & Regulatory
Manchester or Leeds
Permanent
Up to c.£110,000 base + c.25% bonus + strong benefits
Hybrid working
A nationally recognised, forward-thinking legal and professional services business is seeking a senior lawyer to join and help lead its highly regarded Crime & Regulatory practice in Manchester or Leeds.
This is a key leadership appointment within a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team, advising insurers, businesses, professionals, and individuals on complex and often high-profile matters across the regulatory and criminal landscape.
We are open to established Partners, as well as ambitious Legal Directors or Senior Associates ready to step up into a broader, more strategic role within a progressive and well-backed platform.
The opportunity
This role combines high-quality legal work with genuine influence over the future direction of the practice. You will be immersed in complex, meaningful cases while playing a central role in shaping growth, mentoring talent, and strengthening market presence.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing senior-level advice across contentious and non-contentious crime and regulatory matters
* Handling a varied and high-quality caseload, including:
* Inquests and public inquiries
* Professional discipline
* Gross misconduct and policing investigations
* Health & safety, licensing, and environmental matters
* Entity regulation (including CQC and Ofsted)
* Acting as lead advisor on complex, sensitive matters
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, supporting their development and performance
* Contributing to the strategic growth of the practice through business development and relationship building
* Strengthening relationships with insurers, corporate clients, and internal stakeholders
* Playing a key role in team leadership, planning, and decision-making
* Supporting financial performance, including billing, budgets, and KPIs
* Enhancing the team's external profile through thought leadership, marketing, and networking
About you
* Partner, Legal Director, or Senior Associate ready to step into a leadership role
* Strong experience across crime and regulatory law, ideally with cross-regulatory exposure
* Background in insurance-led legal services is advantageous
* Proven ability to manage clients and contribute to business development
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
* Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
* Confident engaging with senior stakeholders internally and externally
* Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to client service
What's on offer
* Up to c.£110,000 base salary
* c.25% bonus linked to performance and growth (paid out in full over the past few years)
* Hybrid working with Manchester or Leeds base
* A genuine leadership role with autonomy and influence
* Exposure to high-quality, complex, and often high-profile work
* Opportunity to step up and shape a growing, well-regarded practice
* Supportive, inclusive, and people-first culture
* Long-term career platform within a stable and forward-thinking organisation