Health & Safety Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice specializing in Health & Safety law is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Partner in Manchester. This role involves advising clients on regulatory compliance and managing health and safety policies. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years PQE, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex matters independently. This position offers excellent salary and benefits within a collaborative national team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' post-qualification experience in non-contentious Health & Safety work.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• A methodical and organized working style.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory risk and compliance issues.
• Contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies.
• Support clients with crisis management following incidents.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Legal problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate / Partner – Health & Safety, 6+ PQE, Manchester. Excellent salary and benefits package. An exceptional opportunity to join a thriving team at the forefront of this practice area. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye Thumpston on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job reference: KT1485

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate or Partner to join a nationally recognised Health & Safety team, within the Planning and Environmental department. This is a non-contentious role advising clients across a wide spectrum of regulatory risk and compliance issues. This will include advising social housing providers and private-sector landlords on statutory compliance and contractual duties across key risk areas including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, mould, electrical, and gas safety. You will also contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures and provide support to clients with crisis management following accidents, incidents or near misses.

The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative national team working flexibly across the firm’s offices, and offers the opportunity to lead on key matters and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

The Candidate

You will be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of six years’ post-qualification experience in non-contentious Health & Safety work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and commercial awareness, combined with an innovative approach to legal problem-solving. They should be capable of managing complex matters independently, with minimal supervision, while maintaining a high standard of client care and a strong commitment to service delivery. A proven track record in managing client relationships and contributing to business development is essential. The successful applicant will also have a solid academic background, a methodical and organised working style, and be a collaborative and flexible team player.

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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