Health and Safety Regulatory Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top ranked national law firm is seeking a Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor in Birmingham. The role offers a mix of contentious and non-contentious work with flexible and hybrid working options. Candidates should have 2-6 years' PQE in regulatory matters with a solid grounding in health & safety law. Excellent salary and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-6 years' PQE with experience in criminal regulatory defence.
• Solid grounding in health & safety, environmental, food/product safety, or trading law.
• Experience in public inquiries or inquests is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on health & safety law and related matters.
• Support on high-profile investigations and public inquiries.
• Be involved in preventative compliance advice and crisis management.

Skills

Criminal regulatory defence

Health & safety law

Environmental law

Communication skills

Client-handling skills

Education

Excellent academics

Job description

Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Top Ranked National Law Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a top ranked national law firm seeking a Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor to join its highly regarded Regulatory Risk Advisory team in Birmingham. This opportunity is offered on a full or part-time (4 days a week), permanent basis with flexible working options accommodated and hybrid working as standard. Excellent salary and benefits.

The Role

As a Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor in this team, you would:
· Join a nationally recognised and award-winning practice working on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters.
· Advise clients on health & safety law, corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, fire and building safety, environmental law, product and food safety, and trading law.
· Work closely with clients across key industries such as construction, manufacturing, waste, energy, and infrastructure.
· Support on high-profile investigations, prosecutions, and public inquiries.
· Be involved in preventative compliance advice and post-incident crisis management.
· Work collaboratively with a friendly and growing national team of over 15 lawyers.

About You

To be successful in your application for this Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor vacancy, you will have:
· 2-6 years' PQE, with experience in criminal regulatory defence.
· A solid grounding in one or more of the following: health & safety, environmental, food/product safety, or trading law.
· Experience in public inquiries or inquests (beneficial but not essential).
· Excellent academics and strong communication and client-handling skills.
· A commercial mindset and enthusiasm for business development.

The Offering

The successful Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor will be rewarded with:
· A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
· Excellent support and training from recognised experts in the field.
· A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
· Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing national practice.
· The chance to work on complex, high-profile matters across the UK.

Apply Now!

To be considered for this Health & Safety / Regulatory Solicitor vacancy, apply here with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.