Regulatory & Business Defence Solicitor – Associate/Senior Associate | 2–7 PQE | Birmingham
A nationally recognised legal and professional services group is seeking a talented Regulatory & Business Defence Solicitor to join its growing team in Birmingham.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor with 2–7 years’ PQE and a background in either criminal defence or regulatory law. You’ll be working alongside highly experienced partners and specialists on complex, high-profile investigations involving health & safety, white-collar crime and environmental regulation. Ideal for a technically strong and commercially astute lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in regulatory defence.
What you’ll be doing:
- Advising on a wide range of regulatory and business defence matters
- Handling investigations and prosecutions involving HSE, Environment Agency, Trading Standards, EHO, Fire & Rescue, SFO, NCA and other bodies
- Representing clients at interviews under caution, court hearings and Coroner’s Inquests
- Advising on incidents such as pollution breaches, corporate manslaughter, fraud, bribery and fire safety failures
- Supporting compliance work under the Building Safety Act
- Working closely with colleagues and clients across sectors including construction, manufacturing, food, leisure and retail
What we’re looking for:
- 2–7 years’ PQE, ideally in criminal, regulatory or health & safety law
- Experience with criminal investigations and proceedings is essential; regulatory defence experience is highly desirable
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills with the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters
- Willingness to learn across a broad spectrum of regulatory disciplines
- Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
- A team player with a collaborative mindset and strong commercial awareness
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- 24+ days’ holiday with the option to buy more
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, pension and critical illness cover
- Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
- A friendly, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on support and collaboration
You’ll be joining one of the UK’s top regulatory defence teams, working on cutting-edge matters alongside industry leaders. Whether you're coming from a mainstream criminal defence background or already working in regulatory law, this is a unique opportunity to build your expertise and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing environment.
Interested in making your mark in regulatory defence? Let’s have a confidential chat.
Contact Tammara Kent at G2 Legal
www.g2legal.com
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