Crime & Regulatory Solicitor (Hybrid) – H&S & Inquests

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Death in Service

Critical Illness cover

Retail discounts

Progression opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing team in Leeds or Birmingham. The role is hybrid and offers exposure to Health & Safety, regulatory matters, inquests and serious motor cases, from initial incident through to resolution.

You will work alongside senior lawyers on complex cases, conduct research, prepare statements and submissions, liaise with regulators and courts, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety, Regulatory and Inquests.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Calm, resilient and professional under pressure.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Health & Safety investigations and regulatory matters.
• Work with senior lawyers on complex, high-profile cases.
• Analyse prosecution evidence and advise clients.
• Draft witness statements, defence submissions and mitigation materials.
• Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV.
• Liaise with courts, regulators, police and external experts.
• Attend interviews under caution, inquests and trials.
• Contribute to case strategy and team development.

Skills

Health & Safety

Regulatory

Inquests

Traffic Commissioner

Serious Motor work

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing team in Leeds or Birmingham. The role is hybrid and offers exposure to Health & Safety, regulatory matters, inquests and serious motor cases, from initial incident through to resolution.

You will work alongside senior lawyers on complex cases, conduct research, prepare statements and submissions, liaise with regulators and courts, and build strong client relationships.