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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.