Anakin Seal Legal
Assistant Solicitor - Crime & Regulatory (HSE / Inquests)
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Assistant Lawyer - Regulatory / HSE / Inquests - Full Time or 4 days per week
Leeds | Hybrid Working (one day in office)
A leading specialist Crime & Regulatory team is looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Lawyer to join its highly regarded practice in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience or a strong interest in regulatory, criminal defence, health & safety, inquests, transport or food safety law to work alongside recognised experts in the field. Candidates with broader criminal defence experience who are looking to develop into regulatory work are also encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity
You will advise and support clients involved in some of the most challenging regulatory and criminal investigations, including:
- Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigations
- Local Authority prosecutions
- Food safety matters
- Serious and fatal workplace accidents
- Inquest proceedings
- Police investigations and PACE interviews
- Road traffic offences involving death or serious injury
- DVSA and Traffic Commissioner regulatory proceedings
- Haulage and PSV operator matters
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The team acts for companies, partnerships and individuals from the earliest stages of an investigation through to prosecution, providing strategic advice and representation throughout the process.
The Role
Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, you will become involved in all aspects of case management, including:
- Assisting with regulatory and criminal defence matters
- Reviewing and analysing evidence and disclosure
- Collating and managing case documentation
- Taking witness statements
- Drafting instructions to Counsel and expert witnesses
- Attending court hearings and inquests
- Supporting clients during investigations and interviews under caution
- Developing relationships with insurer and commercial clients
- Progressively managing your own caseload as experience develops
This role offers genuine long-term career progression and the opportunity to build your own client relationships and practice area.
About You
Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate:
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- Experience in criminal law, regulatory law, health & safety, inquests, transport regulatory work or a closely related area
- Strong advocacy and client care skills
- Excellent drafting and organisational abilities
- A proactive and commercial approach
- The ability to work collaboratively within a specialist team
- A willingness to attend courts, police stations and client meetings when required
Benefits
- Salary up to £52,000 per annum
- Outstanding monthly bonus scheme
- Bonus paid for every chargeable hour achieved above target
- Hybrid working arrangement (one office day per week)
- Permanent full-time position
- Part-time applications (4 days per week) will be considered
- High-quality work and direct exposure to leading specialists in the field
- Clear opportunities for progression and business development
Location
This position is based in Leeds. Candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance and able to attend the office one day a week in line with the firm's hybrid working policy, as well as travel to courts and police stations when required.
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