Crime & Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £50,000

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension

Private medical insurance

Death in Service / Critical Illness

Retail discounts and nationwide offers

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join a Leeds-based team on a hybrid basis. You will handle health & safety, regulatory matters, inquests and serious motor cases from early stages through to resolution.

You will work with a respected partner on complex matters, gain significant client exposure, and develop expertise in a growing niche of crime and regulatory law within a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety, regulatory work, inquests, or serious motor cases.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident with regulators and clients.
• Calm, resilient and professional when working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Health & Safety investigations, regulatory matters, motor crime and inquest proceedings.
• Work closely with senior lawyers on complex and high-profile cases.
• Analyse prosecution evidence and assess implications for clients.
• Draft witness statements, defence case statements, submissions and mitigation materials.
• Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts, CCTV and other evidence.
• Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators including HSE, CQC and Police, and external experts.
• Attend interviews under caution, inquests and trials alongside Counsel.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research, including HSE guidance.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and expert appointments.
• Advising and supporting clients throughout often challenging and high-pressure matters.
• Contributing to case strategy and the continued growth of the Crime & Regulatory team.

Skills

Health & Safety

Regulatory work

Inquests

Serious motor

Traffic Commissioner

Legal drafting

Client communication

Case management

Research skills

Team player

Job description

Crime & Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds – Hybrid – Up to £50,000

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join its expanding specialist Crime & Regulatory team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to work alongside a highly respected Partner on complex Health & Safety, regulatory, inquest and serious motor matters, often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution.

As a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor, you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied and technically challenging caseload, working closely with senior colleagues while developing your expertise in a specialist and growing area of law. The role offers excellent client exposure, with opportunities to build trusted relationships through direct interaction, training and mentoring.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of Health & Safety investigations, regulatory matters, motor crime and inquest proceedings
• Working closely with senior lawyers on complex and high-profile cases
• Analysing prosecution evidence and assessing its implications for clients
• Drafting witness statements, defence case statements, submissions and mitigation materials
• Reviewing and summarising medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts, CCTV and other evidence
• Liaising with courts, coroners, regulators including HSE, CQC and Police, and external experts
• Attending interviews under caution, inquests and trials alongside Counsel
• Conducting legal and regulatory research, including HSE guidance
• Attending client meetings, site visits and expert appointments
• Advising and supporting clients sensitively throughout often challenging and high-pressure matters
• Contributing to case strategy and the continued growth of the Crime & Regulatory team

The Candidate

• Experience in Health & Safety, Regulatory, Inquests, Traffic Commissioner and/or Serious Motor work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Highly detail-focused with confidence using case management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident building rapport with clients, regulators, experts and other stakeholders
• Calm, resilient and professional when working under pressure
• Strong research, drafting and IT skills
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative team player
• Sensitive and empathetic approach when dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances
• Committed to delivering high-quality legal work and client care

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increasing to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service
• Company Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive team culture with clear progression opportunities
• Strong training and development opportunities