Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE) SHE Reg

Clyde UK Services Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Modern flexible working environment

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Manchester is recruiting a Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join its Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory team in Manchester. This is a rare chance to practice regulatory crime within a corporate setting and grow a niche practice in SHE regulatory work.

You will join a collaborative team of around 16 fee earners, handling high-profile matters for national clients, with strong training and development focus and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years PQE (guideline) in SHE Regulatory or related field.
• Experience or interest in Health & Safety and Environmental crime.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a varied and high-profile caseload across regulatory crime matters.
• Assist on cases from investigation through to court proceedings.
• Engage with corporate and insurer-backed clients nationwide.
• Represent clients in matters like health & safety prosecutions and environmental crime.
• Collaborate with a large SHE team recognised for its regional and national impact.

Skills

Health & Safety

Environmental crime

Motor crime

Fire safety

Job description

Junior Associate / Associate (0–2 PQE) – Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory Manchester

We are recruiting a Solicitor (NQ–2 years PQE) to join our specialist Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top 20 international law firm with one of the largest and most highly regarded SHE practices in the UK.

The Opportunity

You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team of 16 fee earners, working on a highly varied and often high-profile caseload. This role offers a unique opportunity to practise criminal defence within a corporate environment, while developing a niche specialism in regulatory crime. You’ll be involved in cases from initial investigation through to court proceedings, including:

• Corporate manslaughter
• Health & Safety prosecutions
• Environmental crime
• Fire safety and food safety matters
• Motor prosecutions
• Representation at Coroners’ Court

You will work with a broad mix of corporate and insurer-backed clients nationwide, gaining exposure to complex and impactful matters.

About the Team

• Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Health & Safety and Environmental law
• One of the UK’s largest SHE teams
• Known for handling challenging, high-profile work
• A strong focus on training, development, and career progression

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with 0–2 years PQE (guideline only), with experience or a strong interest in:

• Health & Safety
• Environmental crime
• Motor crime
• Fire safety

You will also demonstrate:

• A bright, ambitious, and proactive mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A genuine interest in complex legal issues and regulatory crime
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Travel: Willingness to travel across England & Wales.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a market-leading, award-winning team
• Develop a specialist and highly sought-after skillset
• Work in a modern, flexible working environment
• Benefit from ongoing training and investment in your development

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities.

We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

Learn more about our interview process.

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