Regulatory Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join their Regulatory & Criminal Defence team in Leeds. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years PQE and strong expertise in areas such as health, safety, and environmental law. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working, and genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension and private medical insurance

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in regulatory or criminal law.
• Experience in health & safety, environmental, consumer/product law, etc.
• Excellent advocacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload and maintain client service standards.
• Conduct PACE interviews and support inquests.
• Participate in high-profile investigations and prosecutions.

Skills

Advocacy and communication

Business development

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE

Job description

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Regulatory Solicitor, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

HarKaye Core Talent

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

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.