Ashfords
Associate / Senior Associate (3+ years PQE)
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What you’ll do
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Associate/Senior Associate (with at least 3 years+ PQE) to join our well-regarded Business Risk & Regulation team. Based in our Bristol office, you will work closely with the head of the team to play an integral part in the team, working across a full range of regulatory work.
Our Business Risk & Regulation team advises corporate clients and public sector bodies on advisory and contentious regulatory work, including public inquiries, inquests and disciplinary matters. Led by Partner Ian Manners, the team is recognised by Legal 500 as a Tier 1 firm for Health & Safety and Environmental work.
Our Regulatory practice covers a range of areas, meaning you can expect a diverse caseload of work, including health & safety (including fire and building safety), crisis management and investigations, environmental regulation, consumer protection, food and product regulation, healthcare regulation, anti-bribery & corruption / AML, ESG matters, inquests and public inquiries, immigration regulation, information regulation and financial services regulation.
Working alongside recognised specialists, you'll join a collaborative and highly regarded team that advises clients on complex and often business-critical regulatory issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their expertise, develop their profile in the market and play an active role in the continued growth of a successful and nationally recognised practice.
This role offers significant client contact from the outset and the opportunity to work directly with senior lawyers on complex, high-profile matters. Alongside your client work, you'll be encouraged to contribute to business development activities, develop your professional network and support the continued growth of the practice through profile-raising and thought leadership initiatives.
Who you are
With a solid grounding in regulatory law, ideally gained with a national, regional or City firm, and experience advising clients on a range of regulatory compliance, enforcement and risk management matters, you’ll be known as an excellent communicator with strong technical and organisational skills.
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Whilst experience in environmental regulation would be particularly beneficial, we'd also welcome applications from lawyers with experience across areas such as health and safety, investigations, consumer protection, healthcare regulation, environmental/ESG, inquests, public inquiries and crime.
With an eye for detail, you'll be meticulous and thorough in your approach, combining strong legal analysis with commercial awareness to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.
Our relationships with our clients are paramount. You'll be able to demonstrate your ability to build strong and lasting client relationships, taking the time to understand their objectives and the wider commercial context in which they operate. You'll be confident working directly with clients and colleagues alike, providing a high level of service and contributing positively to the collaborative culture of the team.
Self-motivated and ambitious, you'll be keen to develop your expertise across a broad range of regulatory disciplines and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice. You'll enjoy taking ownership of your work, embracing new challenges and contributing to business development activities, while helping us further strengthen our reputation as trusted advisers to businesses and public sector organisations across the UK.
Your Career. Our Commitment.
At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.
When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.
With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.
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Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.
Our offer
We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.
Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.
You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.
What’s next?
Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords.
Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.
We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.
At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk.
For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager - t.tompkins@ashfords.co.uk.
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