Overview
We’re working on behalf of a top-tier international law firm with a standout regulatory team, looking to welcome a talented senior lawyer into their expanding Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practice.
Role: Regulatory Solicitor / Associate / Legal Director - Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
Location: South West / London
PQE: 10+ years
Sector: Regulatory Defence (Health & Safety, Environment, Fire, Food, Product Safety, Inquests)
Responsibilities
* A broad, meaty caseload spanning both contentious and advisory work.
* Clients across major industries and their insurers, with work directly linked to inquests, public inquiries, and enforcement investigations.
* Unusually close client contact and the chance to build your own relationships from day one.
* A collaborative national team with global reach and resources from a major international platform.
* Flexibility to work from offices in the South West / South and potentially other locations.
Experience
* 10+ years PQE in regulatory law, with experience handling HSE, Police, Environment Agency, CQC or Fire Authority investigations.
* Strong track record in inquests, interviews under caution, PACE submissions, and strategic compliance advice.
* Excellent legal drafting, analysis and case management skills.
* Comfort with business development and building strong, lasting client relationships.
* Ideally experience advising on wider safety matters such as food, product, fire or environmental safety.
* A clean driving licence and flexibility to travel at short notice for time-critical client matters.
Benefits
* A salary of £60,000 – £90,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus private medical, income protection, gym discounts and more.
* A forward-thinking, flexible culture; in-person and virtual socials; strong professional development support; progression routes.
* A genuinely inclusive, diverse environment that values people.
Seniority
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal and Management
Industries
* Legal Services
Apply now or reach out confidentially to learn more.
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