Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced sick and family leave

Dental and travel insurance options

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

William James Recruitment is recruiting a Regulatory Solicitor to join its Nottingham team. The role focuses on regulatory, public inquiry and inquest work with exposure to complex matters for public and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will handle high-profile matters, receive appropriate support, and contribute to the growth of the regulatory practice within a supportive environment. Hybrid and flexible working are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in regulatory, public inquiry, inquest or related litigation.
• Experience handling complex documentation and evidence.
• Strong drafting skills including witness statements.
• Confident taking instructions from senior staff and communicating with clients.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently within a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex public inquiry and regulatory matters on behalf of clients
• Support clients during investigations and inquiries
• Assist with responses to information and evidence requests
• Support on inquest matters
• Take instructions from seniors and prepare witness statements
• Review large volumes of documentation and identify key information
• Advise on disclosure and information management
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice
• Collaborate with colleagues across regulatory and compliance practice
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Contribute to client relationships and business development

Skills

Regulatory litigation

Public inquiry

Inquest work

Witness statements

Legal drafting

Client communication

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor – Nottingham – Up to £65,000

A well-established UK law firm is looking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing specialist team in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in regulatory, public inquiry, inquest or related litigation work to join a supportive and expanding team.

The successful candidate will work on complex and sensitive matters for a range of public and private sector clients, with opportunities to take responsibility for their own work while receiving appropriate support and development.

The role offers exposure to high-profile matters, client-facing work and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the wider regulatory practice.

The Role:

• Assist with complex public inquiry and regulatory matters on behalf of clients
• Support clients with their obligations and responsibilities during formal investigations and inquiries
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of responses to formal information and evidence requests
• Support on complex and sensitive inquest matters
• Take instructions from senior individuals and assist with the preparation of detailed witness statements
• Review and analyse large volumes of documentation and identify key information efficiently
• Advise on document disclosure and information management requirements
• Conduct legal research and provide clear and practical advice to clients
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider regulatory and compliance practice
• Manage competing priorities while ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Contribute to client relationships, business development and the continued growth of the team

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with experience in regulatory, public inquiry, inquest, compliance or related litigation work
• Experience dealing with complex documentation and evidence
• Strong drafting skills, including experience preparing or assisting with witness statements
• Confident taking instructions from senior individuals and communicating with clients
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Able to assimilate and understand complex information quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Willing to contribute to business development and client-facing activities

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sick and family leave
• Dental and travel insurance options
• Cycle to work and gym membership schemes
• Travel loan options
• Training, development and career progression