Senior Associate Regulatory & Corporate Defence 6+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate for their Regulatory & Corporate Defence team. The ideal candidate will possess over 6 years of PQE in a professional legal environment and demonstrate strong experience in regulatory defence and investigations. Responsibilities include advising on complex regulatory matters, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive culture with strong career development pathways.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff profit share and performance bonus scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' PQE within a professional legal environment.
• Strong experience in regulatory defence, investigations or health and safety.
• Ability to manage complex matters with professionalism and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex and high profile regulatory matters.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Regulatory defence

Investigations

Health and safety

Strong communication skills

Mentoring

Education

6+ years PQE within a professional legal environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate - Regulatory & Corporate Defence - Bristol - 6+ PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

The Role

You will work as a senior member of the Regulatory & Corporate Defence team, advising on complex and high profile matters, including:

• General regulatory defence, health and safety, anti bribery and financial crime
• Investigations involving regulators such as the CMA, SFO, HSE and Environment Agency
• Support on inquests and public inquiries (experience beneficial)
• Environmental regulation, food law, licensing, trading standards and transport regulatory matters
• White collar investigations and corporate crime issues
• Providing strategic, pragmatic advice to clients across multiple sectors
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships
• Participating in business development, networking and sector focused initiatives
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' PQE within a professional legal environment
• Strong experience in regulatory defence, investigations or health and safety
• Ability to manage complex matters with professionalism and efficiency
• Experience handling multi agency investigations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients
• A collaborative approach and interest in contributing to team strategy
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
• An established client base or referral network (preferred but not essential)
• Competence using Microsoft Office, case management and digital dictation systems

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Long service holiday awards
• Private healthcare (post probation)
• Pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
• Staff profit share and performance bonus scheme
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Paid CSR day
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid working
• Dress for your day policy
• A supportive, inclusive culture with strong career development pathways

How to Apply

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.