Regulatory Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Regulatory Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its expanding regulatory team. This role offers the chance to advise major clients on pivotal cases while working in a supportive hybrid environment. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors eager to develop their expertise in regulatory investigations and advocacy, with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Private medical

Enhanced leave

Supportive team culture

High-quality training

Qualifications

• Qualifying or qualified solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years' PQE.
• Experience in regulatory, health & safety, inquests, or criminal defence is desirable.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in investigations by regulatory bodies.
• Manage cases involving road traffic fatalities and corporate manslaughter.
• Represent clients at inquests and support internal investigations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Interest in advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Top 50 UK Law Firm , Health & Safety, Motor Crime & Inquests

Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

• We're working exclusively with a Top 50 UK law firm that is expanding its nationally recognised regulatory team in Birmingham. The firm is seeking a junior solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join a specialist team advising major corporate clients, insurers, and public bodies on Health & Safety, Motor Crime, and Inquest work.
• This is an excellent opportunity to build a highly sought-after niche in regulatory defence, working alongside experienced partners on high-profile matters with real societal impact.

The Role:

• Advising on and defending clients in investigations by the HSE, police, and other regulatory bodies.
• Managing and supporting cases involving road traffic fatalities, corporate manslaughter, and breaches of health & safety legislation.
• Representing clients at inquests and supporting internal investigations and crisis response.
• Early exposure to client meetings, interviews under caution, and advocacy opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (or due to qualify), with up to 3 years' PQE.
• Previous experience in regulatory, health & safety, inquests, or criminal defence is desirable.
• Confident communicator with a calm, pragmatic approach under pressure.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in regulatory investigations and advocacy.

What's on Offer:

• Join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team, recognised for its work in health & safety and public law.
• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office), supportive team culture, and high-quality training.
• Excellent career progression, access to complex and rewarding work, and genuine client contact.
• Competitive salary and full benefits package, including bonus, private medical, and enhanced leave.

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