Regulatory Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 50 UK law firm is seeking a Regulatory Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its expanding team in Leicester. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile regulatory defence cases, providing early exposure to client interactions and advocacy opportunities. The firm promotes a supportive culture with hybrid working arrangements and excellent career progression prospects.

Benefits

Hybrid working

High-quality training

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Enhanced leave

Bonus

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years’ PQE in regulatory or criminal defence.
• Desirable experience in health & safety and inquests.
• Confident communicator with a calm approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients in investigations by regulatory bodies.
• Managing cases involving corporate manslaughter and health & safety breaches.
• Representing clients at inquests and supporting crisis response.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory Investigations

Advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Top 50 UK Law Firm ,

Leicestershire, (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

• We’re working with a Top 50 UK law firm that is expanding its nationally recognised regulatory team in Leicester. 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.

Interested in hearing more?

• Reach out to Ian at Austen Lloyd for a confidential chat.
• [e-mail] or 0117 471 4159 quoting IS55983
• Leicester.