Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor
Regulatory & Health & Safety
Manchester
Salary:
Competitive
discussed at application stage
About the Role:
Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor
to join our specialist regulatory team in Manchester. Working closely with Partners
David Rainey and Nick Gianferrari , youll play a key role in handling complex
health & safety, regulatory, and inquest matters often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution.
This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys both
technical legal work and client interaction , and who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal solutions while building strong, trusted client relationships.
Why Join Us?
Work alongside highly respected Partners on complex, high-profile cases Gain hands-on experience from day one Build expertise in a specialist and growing area of law Be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture Opportunity to develop client relationships through training and mentoring deliver What Youll Be Doing
In this varied and hands-on role, you will:
Analyse prosecution evidence and assess its implications for clients Draft witness statements and review client evidence Collate, organise, and summarise case materials for senior lawyers Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police) and external experts Prepare and serve defence case statements, sentencing and mitigation bundles Draft submissions and support case strategy development Attend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside Counsel Conduct legal and regulatory research (including HSE guidelines) Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV evidence Coordinate meetings, site visits, and expert appointments Support clients sensitively in often challenging and high-pressure situations What we're looking for
A qualified Solicitor with
at least 1 years experience
in:
Health & Safety / Regulatory law Criminal law Inquests (ideally within care home or similar settings)
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Detail-focused and confident working with case management systems A strong communicator, able to build rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levels Calm, resilient and professional under pressure A collaborative team player with a proactive, flexible approach Sensitive and empathetic in dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances Confident in your written work, research, and IT skills Interested?
If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can develop your legal career in a specialist field, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat.
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Job Benefits
Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining. Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare
24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death in Service Critical Illness Cover PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance) Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation
About Keoghs
Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.
With more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.
We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry. TPBN1_UKTJ
Locations
Assistant Lawyer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Keoghs
Keoghs is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bolton where you can thrive as a Fast Track Limitation Litigator. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from comprehensive onboarding and continuous training, alongside generous perks such as 25 days of holiday and health care plans. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in the legal field.
