Regulatory (Health and Safety) Legal Director

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Leeds is seeking a Legal Director to enhance its Regulatory team. The successful candidate will manage complex cases and provide mentorship, contributing to a supportive and flexible work environment. Join a firm known for high-quality work and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Support for different working patterns

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in handling complex regulatory matters.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload while guiding junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Defend Health & Safety prosecutions and advise clients.
• Handle complex regulatory compliance issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified solicitor

Postgraduate legal education

Job description

Legal Director – Regulatory (Health & Safety) – Leeds

We’re working with a leading commercial law firm that’s looking to bring a senior hire into its expanding Regulatory team in Leeds.

This is a Legal Director level role working with major insurer and corporate clients on a broad range of regulatory matters including:

Defending Health & Safety prosecutions

Environmental Agency, Trading Standards and Food Safety matters

Traffic Commissioner work

Advising on regulatory compliance and investigations

The role offers a balance between managing your own caseload of complex matters and playing a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.

The firm offers a genuinely flexible working culture with hybrid options and support for different working patterns. You’ll have access to high-quality work, a strong team environment, and real career development opportunities.

This is a great time to join a growing, busy team within a firm that continues to go from strength to strength.

To find out more, contact me for a confidential chat:

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07745205690