Associate - SHE Reg in Manchester

We are looking for a solicitor (2-5 years PQE) to join our specialist Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory Department into the Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within our multi-award-winning firm. The role is based in our Manchester office and requires regular communication with clients nationally. We have a collaborative, supportive team working in a modern, flexible environment.

We will consider individuals who are experienced in representing clients subject to investigations and prosecutions relating to Health & Safety, Food safety, Fire safety, Motor Prosecutions and Environmental crime and who wish to progress their career in Regulatory work. Please note that our PQE levels are a guide and all suitable candidates will be considered.

The Team

This is a great opportunity to work for a top 20 International law firm with one of the UK's largest SHE departments, recognised in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for both disciplines of Health and Safety and Environmental work. As part of our close-knit team you would have the opportunity to become a specialist in this fascinating area of law, working on a uniquely varied and sometimes high-profile caseload. This is your opportunity to practice Regulatory law in a truly corporate environment. Our lawyers provide national coverage for a blend of corporate and insurer backed clients. You will be joining a team of 16 fee earners preparing and progressing cases from their early investigative stages, through the enforcement process, and ultimately, to conclusion before the Criminal Courts. Typical cases include corporate manslaughter, health and safety prosecutions and environmental crime and due to the high number of fatalities we deal with you will also become proficient in representation before the Coroners Court.

Essential Skills & Experience

• You should ideally have 2-5 years PQE with previous experience of either Health & Safety; Environmental Crime; Motor Crime; or Fire Safety.
• You will be bright and ambitious.
• You will be a highly determined individual able to adapt well within a demanding, fast-paced team.
• You will be willing and available to travel to anywhere in England and Wales to support clients and have a full driving licence.
• You will enjoy being challenged by complex legal issues and expanding your knowledge.
• You will be a confident and effective communicator.
• You will be focussed on delivering a highly professional service to clients, including compliance with client Service Level Agreements and Management Information requirements.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.