Regulatory Disputes Associate

Austen Lloyd; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training

Structured career development

Early client exposure

Job summary

Austen Lloyd is seeking a qualified solicitor to advise clients on health, building and fire safety compliance, and to support regulatory investigations. The role involves collaborating across practice areas and jurisdictions to deliver pragmatic, client-focused solutions.

You will manage internal investigations, prepare clients for regulatory interviews, contribute to due diligence and risk assessments, advise on anti-bribery, fraud prevention and modern slavery obligations, and help develop

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in regulatory disputes or compliance.
• Experience in health and safety, inquests, or corporate compliance advantageous.
• Knowledge of anti-bribery, fraud prevention, or modern slavery preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent drafting ability required.
• Confident client handling and a commercially minded approach essential.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on health, building, and fire safety compliance.
• Support regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings, and public inquiries.
• Manage internal investigations, including interviews and document reviews.
• Prepare clients for regulatory interviews and contentious proceedings.
• Advise on due diligence, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Support on anti-bribery, fraud prevention, and modern slavery obligations.
• Draft legal advice, witness evidence, and regulatory correspondence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and jurisdictions.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Regulatory disputes

Compliance

Health & safety

Due diligence

Risk assessment

Client handling

Drafting

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

The Role

• Advise clients on health, building, and fire safety compliance.

• Support regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings, and public inquiries.

• Manage internal investigations, including interviews and document reviews.

• Prepare clients for regulatory interviews and contentious proceedings.

• Advise on due diligence, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.

• Support on anti-bribery, fraud prevention, and modern slavery obligations.

• Draft legal advice, witness evidence, and regulatory correspondence.

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and jurisdictions.

• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with experience in regulatory disputes or compliance.

• Experience in health and safety, inquests, or corporate compliance advantageous.

• Knowledge of anti-bribery, fraud prevention, or modern slavery preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent drafting ability required.

• Confident client handling and a commercially minded approach essential.

• Adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities.

What's on Offer

Join a collaborative team within a wider disputes and risk practice. Benefit from early client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and structured career development. Enjoy technical training and opportunities for professional growth.

Why This Role

This position offers the chance to work on high-profile regulatory matters, contributing to the success of a nationally connected team.