REGULATORY ASSOCIATE | 0-3 PQE | LEEDS

ABOUT THE FIRM

When regulatory issues escalate, our client is the firm organisations turn to. With an established national reputation in Health and Safety and wider regulatory law, the team is trusted by major corporates to navigate complex, high-stakes situations, from serious incidents and investigations through to inquests, prosecutions and public scrutiny. Acting across sectors including energy, transport, retail and manufacturing, the practice is known for its technical strength, commercial awareness and ability to guide clients through challenging and often high-pressure circumstances.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Join a specialist regulatory team with a strong focus on Health and Safety matters.
• Work on a broad range of regulatory issues, from advisory work through to contentious matters.
• Support on HSE investigations, enforcement action and regulatory breaches.
• Gain exposure to inquests, often arising from serious workplace incidents.
• Assist on matters involving corporate manslaughter and safety-related prosecutions.
• Work closely with experienced lawyers on complex, high-profile and time-sensitive cases.
• Engage with clients across sectors including energy, transport, manufacturing and retail.
• Take on early responsibility in a team where junior lawyers are actively involved from the outset.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Qualified solicitor with 0-3 years’ PQE.
• Some experience of contentious, regulatory or investigations work, gained during a training seat or post-qualification.
• A clear interest in Health and Safety, inquests and wider regulatory work.
• Comfortable working on detailed, fact-heavy and often sensitive matters.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients.
• Organised, proactive and keen to develop within a specialist regulatory practice.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• A highly competitive salary package designed to attract strong junior talent.
• Early exposure to complex, high-value and often high-profile regulatory work.
• The opportunity to build expertise across Health and Safety, inquests and broader regulatory matters.
• Close support from experienced lawyers with recognised expertise in this area.
• A clear pathway for progression within a growing and well-established team.