Health & Safety Solicitor (Partner)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Solicitor (Partner) in Birmingham. The role involves advising clients on regulatory compliance, managing client relationships, and developing health and safety policies. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience and a strong academic background. Competitive remuneration and career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ post-qualification experience in non-contentious Health & Safety work.
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory risk and compliance issues.
• Develop and review health and safety policies.
• Support clients with crisis management.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

6+ years’ PQE

Strong technical expertise

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Innovative legal problem-solving

Education

Solid academic background

Job description

Health & Safety Solicitor (Partner), 6+ PQE, Birmingham, £Competitive (DOE) - An exceptional opportunity to join a thriving team at the forefront of this practice area. JOB REF:1703

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.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 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.
• 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.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

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

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