Thompsons Solicitors
Assistant Lawyer
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Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Department: Criminal Law
Location: Newcastle
Compensation: £33,710 / year
Description
Looking for your next move in Regulatory Law? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Professional Regulatory and Crime team in our Newcastle office.
More about the role..
We're looking for an Assistant Lawyer to join our Professional Regulatory team, where you'll manage your own caseload of Regulatory matters. This is a fantastic role for a regulatory law professional who enjoys taking ownership of cases, building strong client relationships, and making a real difference through expert legal advice and representation.
You'll work closely with an experienced and supportive team, handling cases from start to finish while developing your skills and confidence under appropriate supervision. We're seeking someone with experience in regulatory law, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering outstanding service.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor, legal executive, or equivalent professional looking to further their career in a respected specialist team while working on interesting and meaningful cases
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We are seeking qualified lawyers—ideally with 0–2 years’ PQE—who can demonstrate experience or a strong interest in Regulatory Law.
In addition to a proven ability to manage deadlines and progress cases efficiently, experience with electronic case management systems is desirable. As this role involves regular contact with clients who have often experienced traumatic events, a compassionate and empathetic approach is essential, along with a genuine commitment to client care.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their legal career, where your contribution to achieving justice for injured patients individuals will be recognised, and you will receive the training and support needed to grow and develop within a specialist regulatory team.
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing, offering a range of benefits including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays,
- Additional leave over Christmas during firmwide shutdown
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
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