Health and Safety Regulatory Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading national insurance group is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its Crime & Regulatory team. You will manage a diverse caseload involving inquests, professional discipline, and criminal investigations. The role offers a salary up to £48,000, 25 days' holiday, and excellent benefits in a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private medical & dental cover

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Income protection

25 days' holiday with buy/sell options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' post-qualification experience is required.
• Experience in regulatory or criminal law is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with insurer relationships and legal expenses funding models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Provide advice on inquests, health & safety, environmental and licensing issues.
• Engage in professional discipline and criminal investigations.

Skills

Client care and communication skills

Ability to manage sensitive matters

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years' PQE

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.

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