Transport Regulatory Solicitor — High-Impact National Practice

Weightmans; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is a leading national law firm seeking a solicitor/associate to support the transport regulatory team, handling a heavy caseload across operator licensing, DVSA and PACE matters.

You will develop a specialism in transport regulatory law, travel nationwide, and contribute to business development, with opportunities to train juniors.

This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and a busy, supportive environment within a diversified Regulatory practice.

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualified solicitor or associate 2-6-year PQE.
• Excellent attention to detail and drafting skills.
• Advocacy skills or willingness to develop these.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent collaborative and team working skills.
• Exceptional written communication and drafting skills.
• Experience handling complex caseloads under pressure.
• Willingness to travel nationwide to visit clients and attend court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on transport regulatory matters including operator licensing.
• Preparing cases for hearings, including witness statements and bundles.
• Representing operators in PACE interviews with DVSA and police.
• Responding to DVSA investigations or desk-based assessments.
• Undertaking legally privileged internal investigations.
• Supporting training exercises for clients and mock Public Inquiries.
• Undertaking compliance reviews for clients.
• Representing operators at hearings before Traffic Commissioners and other bodies.
• Transport regulatory due diligence support.
• Business development activities and public speaking contributions.
• Achieving set financial and chargeable targets.
• Ensuring deadlines and KPIs are met.
• Supporting other members of the regulatory team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Advocacy skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or associate (2-6 PQE)

Job description

Weightmans is a leading national law firm seeking a solicitor/associate to support the transport regulatory team, handling a heavy caseload across operator licensing, DVSA and PACE matters.

You will develop a specialism in transport regulatory law, travel nationwide, and contribute to business development, with opportunities to train juniors.

This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and a busy, supportive environment within a diversified Regulatory practice.