Regulatory (Health and Safety) Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior opportunity as a Legal Director in Newcastle focuses on regulatory health and safety matters. This position involves high-quality client engagement, team leadership, and mentoring within a respected law firm. The role offers a hybrid working environment and clear progression pathways for candidates aiming for significant career advancement.

Qualifications

• Senior role requiring extensive legal knowledge in health and safety regulation.
• Experience in advising clients and managing a caseload is essential.
• Proven leadership skills for mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on health & safety prosecutions and regulatory compliance matters.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support team development.
• Handle investigations for Environmental Agency, Trading Standards.

Job description

Legal Director – Regulatory (Health & Safety) – Newcastle

We are instructed on a senior opportunity for a Legal Director to join the Regulatory team at a leading commercial law firm in Newcastle.

This is a senior position combining high-quality client work with team leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

You’ll advise on a wide range of matters including:

Health & Safety prosecutions

Environmental Agency, Trading Standards and Food Safety investigations

Traffic Commissioner hearings

Regulatory compliance and advisory work for insurers and corporate clients

You will take on a busy caseload and play a key role in supporting and developing junior lawyers as the team continues to grow.

The firm offers flexibility around working hours and a hybrid approach to office and home working. The team handles excellent quality work with instructions from both insurers and direct corporate clients.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior role within a busy, respected team, with a clear pathway for progression.

For a confidential discussion, contact me directly:

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