What you will do?

• Provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients.
• Work on a busy and varied case load encompassing a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues for a variety of clients.
• Act as a point of contact for clients working in accordance with client protocols, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Assist with business development activities including helping with the preparation and delivery of pitches, presentations and training events.
• Demonstrate sound file management – to include compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols and any client protocols as required; consistent and accurate billing and credit control; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information.
• Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on your own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
• Maintain an understanding of other practice areas and an active internal network.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.

Who you are

• At least 2 years PQE with experience gained within a regulatory and / or commercially focused environment, in private practice or elsewhere.
• Ideally have experience of advising on regulatory work including – HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, interviews under caution, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and inquests.
• Experience of areas such as environmental breaches, trading standards, product safety, food safety and fire safety would also be beneficial.
• Experience of business development and building client relationships.
• Willingness to travel at short notice in order to assist clients to manage situations on the ground as they happen.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Demonstrate ability and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/Work-with-us/Whats-in-it-for-you
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!