Regulatory & Criminal Defence Lawyer - Hybrid Leeds

IPS Group Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Permanent full-time position

Part-time applications considered

Job summary

IPS Group Limited in Leeds is recruiting an Assistant Lawyer to join a specialist Crime & Regulatory team focusing on regulatory, health & safety, inquests and related matters. This is a hands-on role working with senior lawyers on investigations, prosecutions and strategic advice for businesses and individuals.

You will assist with reviewing evidence, managing disclosures, drafting instructions to Counsel, attending hearings and supporting clients during interviews under caution.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in regulatory/criminal defence health & safety, inquests, transport or food safety law.
• Strong advocacy and client care skills.
• Excellent drafting and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with regulatory and criminal defence matters
• Reviewing and analysing evidence and disclosure
• Collating and managing case documentation Taking witness statements
• Drafting instructions to Counsel and expert witnesses
• Attending court hearings and inquests
• Supporting clients during investigations and interviews under caution
• Developing relationships with insurer and commercial clients
• Progressively managing your own caseload as experience develops

Skills

Regulatory law

Criminal defence

Health & Safety

Inquests

Advocacy

Job description

IPS Group Limited in Leeds is recruiting an Assistant Lawyer to join a specialist Crime & Regulatory team focusing on regulatory, health & safety, inquests and related matters. This is a hands-on role working with senior lawyers on investigations, prosecutions and strategic advice for businesses and individuals.

You will assist with reviewing evidence, managing disclosures, drafting instructions to Counsel, attending hearings and supporting clients during interviews under caution.