Business Crime & Regulatory Associate

William James Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate to join its growing Business Crime & Regulatory team. The candidate will handle regulatory matters and provide legal advice, contributing to the firm's reputation for exceptional service and expertise. This position promises exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Excellent Company Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Dental Insurance

Superb working environment

Discount benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Regulatory Solicitor with a background in insurance claims.
• Advocacy experience is advantageous.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of regulatory matters on behalf of clients.
• Provide contentious and non-contentious legal advice.
• Contribute to the firm's high standards of service.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Leadership

Time-management

Client management

Job description

The Role

An established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an Associate to join its expanding Business Crime & Regulatory team. The firm is well known for delivering high-quality legal services to both individuals and businesses, with a strong reputation for outstanding client care and specialist expertise across several practice areas, particularly in Business Crime and Regulatory work.

This is an exciting opportunity to handle a broad range of regulatory matters on behalf of insurers representing large charities, public sector organisations, SMEs, and individuals. The role involves advising on complex issues including inquests, health and safety, licensing, CQC/Ofsted entity regulation, and professional discipline.

You will be expected to provide both contentious and non-contentious legal advice, contributing to the firm's high standards of service and strategic support.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Regulatory Solicitor with a background in handling insurance-related claims and a proven track record in regulatory law. This is a superb opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm during an exciting period of growth.

The Candidate

• An experienced Regulatory Solicitor with technical expertise
• Confident dealing with insurance claims
• Advocacy experience would be an advantage
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of client management and practice development
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to buy and sell up to 5 days a year
• Hybrid working policy
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent Company Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Dental Insurance
• Superb working environment
• Discount benefits

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: [phone]

Email: alice.ferguson@