Your new firm
This prestigious international Top 30 firm is recognised for market-leading expertise across the regulatory landscape. Its national Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) practice advised major organisations and insurers on high-profile investigations, prosecutions and complex compliance matters. Due to sustained growth, the team is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly respected national group. Remote working patterns are fully supported.

Your new role

• Leading on complex investigations and prosecutions involving the Police, HSE, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, CQC and other regulators
• Managing major inquests, inquiries, PACE processes, witness interviews and interviews under caution
• Advising corporate clients, insurers and key industry stakeholders on compliance, regulatory risk management and safety‑critical issues
• Acting as a trusted senior point of contact for major clients, ensuring service delivery in line with protocols and sector‑specific requirements
• Overseeing file strategy, quality assurance, reporting accuracy, and overall case management across a varied and demanding caseload
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, supporting the wider national team and contributing to knowledge development
• Playing a visible role in business development: preparing and delivering pitches, presentations, training sessions and thought‑leadership material
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm’s national and international network on multi-disciplinary regulatory matters

What you'll need to succeed

• Senior experience in Health & Safety, Environmental, or wider Regulatory law
• A strong track record of advising on investigations, enforcement action, prosecutions, and inquests
• Experience acting in senior client‑facing roles with the ability to manage relationships, deliver strategic advice and respond quickly to urgent incidents
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or managing small teams
• Confidence handling both contentious and advisory SHE matters
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical skills, with strong commercial awareness
• A proactive approach to business development and maintaining internal networks
• Willingness to travel at short notice when urgent on‑site client assistance is required

What you'll get in return

• A senior and influential role within a market‑leading Regulatory/SHE team
• Exposure to high‑profile and sophisticated regulatory matters
• A clear progression path, including opportunities at senior leadership level
• Fully remote working options
• A strong remuneration package and a wide range of additional benefits
• Support for ongoing professional development
• A highly collaborative culture with excellent retention and long‑term career development

What you need to do now
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