Legal Director

Regulatory Solicitor / Associate / Legal Director - Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)Location: South West / London PQE: 10+ yearsSector: Regulatory Defence (Health & Safety, Environment, Fire, Food, Product Safety, Inquests)We're working on behalf of a top-tier international law firm with a standout regulatory team, looking to welcome a talented senior lawyer into their expanding Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practice.This is a rare opportunity to work on headline-making cases, guiding clients through complex, sensitive investigations and prosecutions-including matters of corporate manslaughter, gross negligence, and regulatory breaches across health 'safety, fire, environmental, food and product safety. The work is intellectually rigorous, high-profile and genuinely impactful.What's on offer:A broad, meaty caseload spanning both contentious and advisory workClients across major industries and their insurers, with work directly linked to inquests, public inquiries, and enforcement investigationsUnusually close client contact and the chance to build your own relationships from day oneA collaborative national teamFlexibility to work from offices the South West / South / potentially other locations tooBacking from a major international platform, offering global reach and resourcesYour experience:10+ years' PQE in regulatory law, with experience handling HSE, Police, Environment Agency, CQC or Fire Authority investigationsStrong track record in inquests, interviews under caution, PACE submissions, and strategic compliance adviceExcellent legal drafting, analysis and case management skillsComfort with business development and building strong, lasting client relationshipsIdeally, experience advising on wider safety matters such as food, product, fire or environmental safetyA clean driving licence and flexibility to travel at short notice for time-critical client mattersThe perks:A competitive salary of £60,000 - £90,000 per annum (depending on experience) package including private medical, income protection, gym discounts and moreA forward-thinking, flexible culture In-person and virtual socials, generous professional development supportProgression routes A genuinely inclusive, diverse environment that genuinely values peopleIf you're a seasoned regulatory lawyer looking for complex, fascinating work without compromising on work-life balance or personal progression, we'd love to chat.

Created: 2025-07-23