Crime and Regulatory Partner

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Crime & Regulatory Partner to join its Manchester team. Lead complex crime, regulatory and compliance matters, advise on contentious and non-contentious issues, and manage investigations through to resolution.

Develop client relationships and contribute to business growth within a hybrid working environment. The role requires senior-level experience in crime, regulatory or criminal defence, with strong leadership, advocacy and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Commercially aware with leadership capability.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and managing stakeholders.
• Proven track record in crime, regulatory or criminal defence matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a varied caseload of complex crime and regulatory matters.
• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues.
• Handle investigations, inquests, statutory inquiries and regulatory proceedings.
• Manage matters from instruction to resolution with clear advice.
• Develop case strategies and provide practical client solutions.
• Represent clients and liaise with regulators and counsel.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Support wider practice development and client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for new work and cross-sell services.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Communication

Leadership

Client relationships

Prioritisation

Job description

Crime & Regulatory Partner – Manchester – Up to £110,000

A well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation for complex regulatory, criminal and advisory work is looking to appoint an experienced Crime & Regulatory Solicitor / Partner to join its growing team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced regulatory or criminal defence lawyer to take on a varied caseload of complex and sensitive matters, working with a diverse client base across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the continued development of the practice, taking ownership of high-profile matters while supporting colleagues and contributing to client relationships and business growth.

The Role:

• Lead on a varied caseload of complex crime, regulatory and compliance matters
• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues
• Handle sensitive matters including investigations, inquests, statutory inquiries and regulatory proceedings
• Manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing clear and commercially focused advice
• Develop effective case strategies and provide practical solutions to clients
• Represent clients and liaise with regulators, investigators, counsel and other relevant stakeholders
• Supervise, mentor and support junior members of the team
• Assist with the wider management and development of the practice
• Contribute to client relationship management and identify opportunities for further work
• Support business development initiatives, networking and profile-raising activity
• Maintain high standards of client service, quality and commercial awareness

About You:

• An experienced Senior Associate, Legal Director, Partner or equivalent
• Strong experience in crime, regulatory, compliance or criminal defence work
• A proven track record of managing complex and sensitive matters
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• Strong advocacy, drafting and communication abilities
• Confident managing client relationships and dealing with senior stakeholders
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Ambitious and keen to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist practice

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £110,000, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave entitlement with holiday purchase options
• Competitive employer pension contributions
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance and dental cover
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional development and career progression opportunities