Regulatory Associate

LHH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Leeds seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Regulatory team. You will handle regulatory, investigatory and enforcement matters for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. The role entails advising on compliance, responding to investigations, and supporting proceedings with a proactive, client-focused approach.

Some travel may be required to support clients across the UK as the team tackles complex, multidisciplinary regulatory work.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and practical judgement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Confidence working directly with clients.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• An interest in business development and building professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance issues.
• Respond to investigations and enforcement action.
• Support criminal and regulatory proceedings.
• Conduct internal fact-finding as required.
• Travel may be required to support clients across the UK.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Judgement & prioritisation

Client confidence

Proactive collaboration

Business development interest

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Regulatory | Leeds

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing Regulatory team in Leeds.

This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of regulatory, investigatory and enforcement matters for public and private sector clients across a variety of industries. The successful candidate will advise on complex and often high-profile matters, combining contentious regulatory work with strategic risk management and investigation support.

The Opportunity

You will work across a diverse range of regulatory disciplines, which may include:

• Health & Safety
• Regulatory and criminal investigations
• Financial crime and anti-bribery matters
• Product liability and product safety
• Food and consumer protection law
• Modern slavery and supply chain compliance
• Transport and operator licensing
• CQC and healthcare regulation
• Coroner's inquests
• Licensing and regulatory enforcement

The role will involve advising clients on regulatory compliance issues, responding to investigations and enforcement action, supporting criminal and regulatory proceedings, and conducting internal fact-finding exercises where required.

Many matters are complex, commercially significant and multidisciplinary in nature, providing exposure to a varied and intellectually stimulating caseload. Some travel may be required to support clients across the UK.

About You

Applications are welcomed from lawyers with approximately 2-5 years' PQE gained within a recognised regional, national or international law firm.

You are likely to have experience in some or all of the following:

• Regulatory investigations and enforcement work
• Health & Safety regulatory matters
• Public law or criminal regulatory proceedings
• Internal investigations
• Advising businesses on regulatory risk and compliance

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and practical judgement
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confidence working directly with clients
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• An interest in business development and building professional relationships

This opportunity would suit a lawyer looking to broaden their regulatory practice, work alongside experienced specialists and play a key role in the continued growth of a well-established team.