Health and Safety Regulatory Solicitor. Job in Southampton Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading national insurance group is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to manage a diverse caseload in regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE and strong client care skills. This role offers a salary up to £48,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits including medical coverage and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical & dental cover

Life assurance

Income protection

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience in inquests, professional discipline, or regulatory work.
• Familiarity with insurer relationships and funding models is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and criminal investigations.
• Conduct coverage analysis where required.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Inquest management

Criminal law expertise

Organizational skills

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.

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