Regulatory Counsel

We are seeking a talented and experienced regulatory lawyer to join our highly regarded team in either our Leeds or Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team, delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy, financial services, healthcare, retail, and transport. With a focus on both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients through complex challenges while driving the team’s success. What You\’ll Do: • Provide expert legal advice on regulatory matters, including health & safety, corporate manslaughter, consumer protection, product liability, and food safety. • Act as a trusted advisor, delivering urgent crisis support during major incidents and regulatory investigations. • Represent clients in high-stakes scenarios, including inquests, public inquiries, and prosecutions. • Drive business development initiatives, strengthening client relationships and enhancing the firm’s market presence. • Supervise and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and maintaining a high-performing team. • Leverage AI and innovative technology to deliver efficient and cutting-edge legal solutions. • Manage financial performance for matters, demonstrating commercial acumen and effective budget management. Who We\’re Looking For: • UK-qualified lawyer with at least 5 years PQE and a proven track record in regulatory health and safety work. • Skilled in handling both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters with practical, commercially sound solutions. • Experience in related areas such as environmental regulation, ESG, food safety, retail & consumer, or transport sectors is advantageous. • Proven ability to provide crisis support during major incidents or investigations, ensuring effective client outcomes. • Strong leadership experience, with the ability to supervise and mentor team members while engaging and influencing senior-level clients Why Choose Us? Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we\’d love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr