Partner Health and Safety Law

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm seeks an experienced Partner in Health & Safety to lead their practice. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing compliance with health and safety legislation, and driving business development. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in non‑contentious work, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate a proven track record in business development. This position offers a competitive salary, profit share, and flexible working arrangements in Manchester.

Benefits

Profit share arrangement

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with substantial experience in non‑contentious Health & Safety work.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Experience in statutory compliance for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the non‑contentious Health & Safety practice.
• Advise on statutory compliance and contractual obligations.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Strong client focus

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Technical skills

Business development experience

Education

Qualified solicitor at Partner level

Job description

Job Description

Partner Health & Safety

Salary : 90000 - 140000 Profit Share

Location : Manchester

Experience : Partner Level

Lead and Grow a National Health & Safety Practice

Are you an established Health & Safety partner looking to join a City‑led international firm’s national practice? Our client is seeking a Partner to join their Health & Safety team leading on high‑quality advisory work for social housing providers, private‑sector landlords and clients across the Built Environment sector. This is your opportunity to work on cutting‑edge Building Safety legislation, lead complex compliance matters and drive business development in a growing practice area with excellent support and infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Partner you’ll join the national Health & Safety team which works across four UK offices. The health and safety lead partner is based in Manchester and the team works flexibly both remotely and between the physical offices supporting clients and projects throughout the country.

You’ll lead on the non‑contentious aspects of health and safety law, working with social housing and private‑sector landlords, developers, contractors and consultants on statutory compliance, Building Safety legislation and health, safety and environmental due diligence. You’ll also be expected to drive business development, build and maintain key client relationships and contribute to the strategic growth of the practice.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Strategic Leadership: Leading and developing the non‑contentious Health & Safety practice working with the health and safety lead partner and wider team.
• Statutory Compliance: Advising social housing and private‑sector landlords on statutory compliance and contractual obligations across risks including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, mould, electrical and gas safety.
• Policies & Crisis Management: Leading on health and safety policies and procedures as well as crisis management following an accident, incident or near miss.
• Insurance Advisory: Advising on insurance cover for legal liabilities and legal expenses.
• Contaminated Land: Advising on contaminated land which poses human health risks and potential claims risks for landlords and freeholders.
• Building Safety Legislation: Leading on advice to landlords, developers, contractors and consultants within the Built Environment sector on all aspects of the Building Safety legislation.
• Due Diligence: Leading on health, safety and environmental due diligence on real estate, commercial and corporate transactions.
• Client Relationship Management: Building, maintaining and developing key client relationships across the social housing, private‑sector landlord and Built Environment sectors.
• Business Development: Leading marketing initiatives including client training sessions, thought leadership and strategic business development activities.
• Team Development: Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to their professional development.
• Practice Development: Contributing to the strategic development of the Health & Safety practice nationally.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Qualified solicitor at Partner level with substantial post‑qualification experience in non‑contentious Health & Safety work.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex matters independently.
• Strong client focus and commitment to service delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Strong technical skills and innovative approach to their application.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to work flexibly.
• Substantial client management experience with established client relationships.
• Proven track record in origination and business development with demonstrable client following.
• Strong academic record.
• Methodical, disciplined and organised approach.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Desirable Attributes

• Established expertise in Building Safety legislation.
• Strong track record advising social housing providers and private‑sector landlords.
• Experience with fire safety, asbestos, legionella and other compliance risks.
• Experience advising on contaminated land and human health risks.
• Track record in health, safety and environmental due diligence on transactions.
• Established client relationships within the Built Environment sector.
• Experience leading crisis management following health and safety incidents.
• Track record in thought leadership and marketing initiatives.
• Experience contributing to strategic practice development.

Whats On Offer

Competitive Partnership Package

• Salary : 90000 - 140000 (dependent on experience and client following)
• Profit share arrangement
• Performance‑related bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package

Partnership Opportunities

• Join a City‑led international firm with offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia.
• Work with the national Health & Safety team and health and safety lead partner based in Manchester.
• Opportunity to lead on cutting‑edge Building Safety legislation.
• Strategic role in developing and growing the Health & Safety practice nationally.
• Flexible working arrangements (remote and office‑based).
• Support clients and projects throughout the country.
• Access to firm‑wide infrastructure resources and support.
• Opportunity to contribute to firm‑wide strategic initiatives.

Professional Environment

• Work with a City‑led international firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff.
• Strategic partnership with Interlaw facilitating management of multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Leading practices in Corporate Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Strategic direction shaped by ESG principles guiding firm‑wide operations.

About Our Client

Our client is a City‑led international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff with offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Their global footprint is further enhanced by their strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate their management of multi‑jurisdictional matters.

The Health & Safety team works nationally out of four UK offices with the health and safety lead partner based in Manchester. The team works flexibly both remotely and between the physical offices supporting clients and projects throughout the country.

The firm has always been proud of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and values the variety of its partnership. They believe it is their people that make them unique and they expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Their strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow the business in a responsible and sustainable way with the principles of ESG at its core.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Manchester with flexible working arrangements including remote working and working between the firm’s physical offices. The team supports clients and projects throughout the country with the health and safety lead partner based in Manchester.

How to Apply

If you’re an established Health & Safety partner looking to join a leading national team with excellent support, flexible working and genuine opportunities to lead and grow the practice, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact: Lee Hawthorne‑Finch 0.

Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1