Health and Safety Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national insurance group is seeking a qualified Associate or Senior Associate to join its esteemed Crime & Regulatory team in the UK. The position offers up to £48,000, extensive benefits, and hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years' PQE and strong regulatory experience. This role promises a varied, intellectually stimulating workload within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical & dental cover

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE experience required.
• Strong experience across regulatory or criminal work is essential.
• Familiarity with insurer relationships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload including inquests and public inquiries.
• Provide contentious and non-contentious advice.
• Support clients through sensitive and high-profile matters.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Professional discipline

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

A leading national insurance group is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Crime & Regulatory team, based in either Manchester or Birmingham.

This team is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers for its expertise in advising businesses and professionals on complex, sensitive and high‑profile regulatory matters. The role offers a varied, intellectually stimulating workload, full training on internal practices, and exceptional Partner support.

The Work

You’ll manage a diverse caseload encompassing both contentious and non‑contentious advice for insured and uninsured clients, including:

• Inquests and public inquiries
• Professional discipline (healthcare experience advantageous) and police disciplinary cases
• Health & safety, environmental and licensing matters
• Ofsted/CQC registration, enforcement and entity regulation
• Business crime and criminal investigations, including interviews under caution
• Coverage analysis where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years' PQE
• Strong experience across inquests, professional discipline, regulatory or criminal work
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with empathy when advising on sensitive matters
• Well‑organised, pragmatic and calm under pressure
• Familiarity with insurer relationships and legal expenses funding models advantageous
• Collaborative, team‑focused and committed to delivering the highest standards of client service

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £48,000 DOE
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Excellent benefits including private medical & dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection and more
• Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture
• Clear progression pathways within a market‑leading regulatory team
• Ongoing training and mentorship with exposure to a wide variety of high‑profile cases

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Danielle Lawton

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