Crime & Regulatory 5+ PQE in London

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an accomplished lawyer to join its market-leading Crime & Regulatory team based in Manchester.
This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist practice recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for its expertise in crime, health and safety, and professional discipline work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic development and growth of the team while managing a high-quality and varied caseload.
The Firm
This respected and unique legal practice provides specialist legal services to both insured and non-insured clients across a broad spectrum of industries. With offices in Manchester, Leeds and London, the firm employs more than 60 specialist solicitors and is recognised for its expertise in civil, casualty, employment, commercial, crime and regulatory law.
The firm's crime and regulatory team supports a leading commercial insurance business, advising SMEs, professionals, associations and third-sector organisations on a wide range of challenging and complex matters.
The Opportunity
Joining a well-established team of experienced lawyers and support professionals, the successful candidate will contribute to the strategic leadership of the department whilst handling complex and high-profile matters across the full spectrum of regulatory and business crime work.
Areas of work include:
Inquests and Public Inquiries
Professional Discipline
Gross Misconduct Investigations in Policing
Health & Safety Prosecutions
Licensing Matters
Environmental Regulation
Entity Regulation, including Ofsted and CQC matters
The role offers a blend of technical legal work, leadership responsibilities, client relationship management and business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the strategic growth and development of the Crime & Regulatory team
Managing a complex caseload of contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters
Conducting advocacy where appropriate
Advising businesses and individuals on a wide range of regulatory and criminal law issues
Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers
Building and maintaining relationships with internal referrers, corporate clients and business partners
Supporting business development initiatives and marketing activities
Contributing to governance, compliance and operational management matters
Managing financial performance, budgets and billing targets
Supporting legal helpline and digital knowledge services through content development and quality assurance
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will be an experienced regulatory lawyer with significant expertise in one or more of the firm's core practice areas and an enthusiasm to help lead and develop teams.
Applicants should demonstrate:
Extensive experience in crime and/or regulatory law
Existing Partner-level experience or the capability and ambition to step into a Partner role
Strong technical expertise across complex regulatory matters
Experience supervising and mentoring legal professionals
A commercial approach to client service and case management
Proven business development and relationship management skills
Knowledge of legal expenses insurance and insurer referral arrangements
Excellent communication and advocacy skills
Strong financial management and commercial awareness
Exceptional client care and stakeholder management abilities
High levels of attention to detail and organisational skills
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a recognised Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team
High-quality and varied regulatory caseload
Clear strategic influence within a growing practice area
Strong support infrastructure and established referral network
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Collaborative and supportive culture
Excellent career progression prospects through to senior leadership level
Competitive salary + excellent benefits package + bonus
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded regulatory lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a respected and growing national practice. Candidates with expertise in health and safety, professional discipline, business crime, inquests or wider regulatory matters are particularly encouraged to apply.
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