Regulatory Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Bradford is seeking a Senior Solicitor specializing in Regulatory and Criminal Defence. This role involves managing a diverse range of legal matters, including health and safety, environmental law, and business development. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a proactive approach to client relationships. Attractive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and genuine progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Pension and private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE experience in regulatory and criminal matters.
• Strong experience advising clients.
• Excellent court and inquest handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Work across regulatory matters including advisory and enforcement.
• Support high-profile investigations.
• Manage a busy caseload with high client service standards.

Skills

Health & safety

Environmental law

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Business development

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Solicitor – Regulatory & Criminal Defence (6+ PQE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a fast-growing Regulatory & Criminal Defence team. This is a new position created due to a significant increase in instructions from an impressive client base, including leading names in the retail, transport, logistics, and consumer sectors.

This position offers exposure to a broad mix of regulatory and criminal matters, including:

• Health, safety & environment
• Transport law
• Financial crime & supply chain issues

You will work across the full spectrum of regulatory matters, including advisory work, major investigations, enforcement, and prosecutions. This will involve supporting on:

• PACE interviews, inquests, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings
• High-profile investigations including CPS/HSE matters
• Cutting-edge regulation in consumer, food, and product law
• Business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior team members

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded lawyer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy. The successful candidate will have:

• 6+ years PQE with experience in at least two of the following areas: health & safety, environmental, consumer/product/food law, transport, financial crime/supply chain, or general crime/defence.
• Strong experience advising clients on regulatory and/or criminal matters.
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills, with confidence in handling court and inquest proceedings.
• A proactive approach to business development and supporting team growth.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining high standards of client service.

This role may suit someone looking for:

• A step up into a senior position with greater responsibility.
• A broader variety of high-quality work and client contact.
• A more strategic role with balanced career development and work-life integration.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, health cash plan, employee assistance programme.
• Interest-free travel loans and access to a wellbeing and recognition platform with retail discounts.
• Genuine opportunities for progression, client development, and involvement in high-profile matters.