Business Crime & Regulatory Associate

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an Associate to join their Business Crime & Regulatory team in Manchester. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong experience in regulatory law and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Qualifications

• Strong experience in regulatory law and compliance issues is a must.
• Ability to advise on insurance-backed claims is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on regulatory matters.
• Handle investigations and regulatory compliance with sensitivity.
• Work within a collaborative team environment on diverse issues.

Skills

Regulatory law expertise

Strong drafting skills

Legal analysis skills

Client relationship development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

The Role

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to recruit an Associate to join its expanding Business Crime & Regulatory team. Known for its technical excellence and outstanding client service, the firm advises a diverse client base, including major insurers, public bodies, charities, SMEs, and individuals.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of regulatory matters including inquests, health and safety investigations, CQC/Ofsted regulation, licensing issues, and professional discipline. The work spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, offering excellent variety and complexity.

You'll provide strategic legal advice to insurer-backed clients and organisations, handling investigations, enforcement action, and regulatory compliance issues with sensitivity and commercial awareness.

This is an ideal role for a Regulatory Solicitor looking to develop within a forward-thinking and growing team, with access to quality work, strong supervision, and real opportunities for progression.

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in regulatory law
• Previous exposure to insurance-backed claims is desirable
• Comfortable advising on complex regulatory and compliance issues
• Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong drafting, case strategy, and legal analysis skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management abilities
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Client-focused, proactive, and able to work both independently and within a team
• Experience in client relationship development or business development is a plus

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Hybrid working policy
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Dental insurance
• Discount benefits and wellbeing support
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

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@