About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Lawyer to join our growing regulatory team. Based in Cambridge, or one of our East offices, you’ll be joining our national Insurance, Risk and Regulatory team as an associate or senior associate. This is a varied and high‑quality role, advising both organisations and individuals across a broad range of regulatory matters. You’ll work on both contentious and non‑contentious issues, supporting clients through compliance, risk management, investigations and enforcement. This opportunity suits a lawyer with strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice in a fast‑paced and evolving regulatory landscape.
Responsibilities
* Regulatory Investigations: Acting for clients in investigations and prosecutions brought by the Police, HSE, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, the Environment Agency, CQC and other regulators.
* Health & Safety: Advising on criminal and regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and statutory breaches.
* Fire Safety: Supporting clients on compliance, investigations and prosecutions across sectors including residential and care settings.
* Food Safety: Assisting clients facing investigations or prosecutions relating to food safety, hygiene and labelling.
* Environmental Law: Advising on permitting, waste, contaminated land, nuisance, chemicals and producer responsibility.
* Product & Consumer Regulation: Supporting clients on product safety, labelling, advertising, sustainability and green claims.
* Inquests & Public Inquiries: Preparing submissions, supporting witnesses and representing clients.
* Privately Funded Defence: Assisting on enforcement matters, internal investigations and crisis response.
* Building and managing client relationships.
* Supporting business development and profile‑raising activity.
* Supervising and developing junior team members.
About You
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 5 years’ PQE in regulatory law.
* Experience across areas such as health & safety, fire, environmental, food or product regulation.
* Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
* Experience working with regulators, Local Authorities, insurers and enforcement bodies.
* Advocacy experience in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts (or equivalent).
* A genuine interest in developing expertise across regulatory disciplines.
Ideally you will have had experience in privately funded criminal defence, public enquiries or licensing (including HMO licensing).
Benefits
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Sight tests / Glasses discounts
* Bonus scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* International secondments for 0‑5 PQE
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
* 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
* Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life Assurance
* 1/3 gym membership contribution
* Flu vaccinations
Equal Opportunities
As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces‑friendly organisation.
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