Senior Regulatory Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Regulatory Solicitor specializing in criminal courts and high-profile enforcement cases. This role involves providing critical representation and advice on complex regulatory matters across various sectors. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of post-qualification experience and a proven record in handling regulatory investigations. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex regulatory investigations.
• Experience in advising on health and safety, trading standards, and food law.
• Ability to deliver practical and commercial advice across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide representation on regulatory matters in health and safety.
• Advise on compliance and risk management for clients.
• Handle investigations across various sectors such as retail and transport.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Criminal court experience

Client-focused approach

Strong knowledge of legislation

Ability to manage investigations

Education

Qualified Solicitor (6 PQE+)

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor – Criminal Courts, Inquests & High-Profile Enforcement

We are seeking a highly skilled regulatory lawyer with experience in criminal courts, inquests, public inquiries, and high-profile enforcement cases. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic team advising on complex regulatory matters across multiple sectors.

Why Join?

Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers :

• Hybrid working
• days annual leave plus statutory holidays and option to purchase additional days
• Pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and health cash plan
• Employee assistance program
• Interest-free travel loans
• Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with discounted spending offers

Key Responsibilities

Provide representation and day-to-day advice on regulatory matters, including : Health and Safety investigations and prosecutions

Trading Standards and local authority investigations

Product compliance and safety (food and consumer law)

Criminal defence representation, including road traffic offences

Environmental compliance and investigations

Data protection and privacy

Licensing and inquests

• Advise clients on compliance, governance, and risk management
• Deliver practical, commercial advice and help bring investigations to an early conclusion
• Handle matters across sectors such as retail, transport, and manufacturing

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced regulatory lawyer with a strong criminal court and enforcement background – Ideally 6 PQE+
• Proven ability to manage complex investigations and high-profile cases
• Practical, commercial, and client-focused approach
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and sector-specific compliance issues

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact cases, develop specialist expertise, and be part of a leading regulatory team.