Crime & Regulatory Solicitor – Leeds / Birmingham – Hybrid – Up to £50,000

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing specialist Crime & Regulatory team, with positions available in either Leeds or Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to work alongside highly experienced senior lawyers on complex Health & Safety, regulatory, inquest and serious motor matters, often becoming involved from the earliest stages of an incident through to resolution.

As a Crime & Regulatory Solicitor, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a varied and technically challenging caseload, working closely with senior colleagues while developing your expertise in a specialist and growing area of law. The role offers excellent client exposure, with opportunities to build trusted relationships through direct interaction, client meetings, training and mentoring.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of Health & Safety investigations, regulatory matters, motor crime and inquest proceedings
• Working closely with senior lawyers on complex, sensitive and high-profile cases
• Analysing prosecution evidence and assessing its implications for clients
• Drafting witness statements, defence case statements, submissions and mitigation materials
• Reviewing and summarising medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts, CCTV and other evidence
• Liaising with courts, coroners, regulators including HSE and CQC, the Police and external experts
• Attending interviews under caution, inquests and trials alongside Counsel
• Conducting legal and regulatory research, including reviewing relevant HSE guidance
• Attending client meetings, site visits and expert appointments
• Advising and supporting clients throughout often complex, challenging and high-pressure matters
• Contributing to case strategy and the continued development of the Crime & Regulatory team