Job Description
Regulatory Solicitor
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £60,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 3+ years’ PQE
Our client is looking to hire a Regulatory Solicitor into a large, well-regarded national regulatory team, based in Liverpool. This is a great move for someone who genuinely enjoys advocacy and wants a role where you are regularly on your feet, running inquest matters for a broad client base.
The focus is inquests for police and other emergency services, insurers and healthcare clients. If you have solid inquest experience and want to build your advocacy profile further, this is well worth a conversation.
This is predominantly an advocacy role, with regular attendance at court. You will take ownership of your own caseload, prepare matters thoroughly, and represent clients at inquests, supported by a wider national team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising clients and preparing inquest cases for court
- Preparing written submissions on points of law
- Attending inquests and undertaking advocacy on clients’ behalf
- Managing a caseload of files and progressing matters efficiently
- Handling post-inquest issues, including Prevention of Future Deaths reports
- Attending administrative applications and hearings, including travel where required
- Achieving agreed financial and chargeable targets
- Working to deadlines, quality measures and KPIs
- Complying with relevant policies and procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor (3+ years’ PQE)
- Inquest experience is essential
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Confident communicator with a professional, calm approach
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently
- Willingness to develop advocacy skills further
Desirable
- Criminal defence experience
- Wider regulatory defence experience
What’s On Offer
- 28 days’ holiday
- Pension matching up to 6%
- Private healthcare for you and family
- Hybrid working (where the role allows)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)
- Discounted gym membership
- Technology purchase scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dental scheme
- Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs
- 24hr confidential employee helpline
- Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers
- Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes
- A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership
Working Arrangements
- Full time
- Permanent
- Hybrid working (where the role allows)
Next Steps (How to Apply)
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.
Regulatory Solicitor in Liverpool employer: Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Join a highly respected independent accountancy practice in Leeds, where your ambition and expertise as an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant will be valued. With a strong focus on career progression, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to mentor junior team members, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to build lasting client relationships while contributing to the firm's growth.
Contact Details:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team