Your new firmThis prestigious international Top 30 firm is recognised for market-leading expertise across the regulatory landscape. Its national Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) practice advises major organisations and insurers on high-profile investigations, prosecutions and complex compliance matters. Due to sustained growth, the team is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly respected national group. Remote working patterns are fully supported.Your new roleAs a senior member of this busy and expanding national practice, you will take a key role in delivering and supervising high-quality, contentious and non-contentious regulatory work, including:Leading on complex investigations and prosecutions involving the Police, HSE, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, CQC and other regulatorsManaging major inquests, inquiries, PACE processes, witness interviews and interviews under cautionAdvising corporate clients, insurers and key industry stakeholders on compliance, regulatory risk management and safety-critical issuesActing as a trusted senior point of contact for major clients, ensuring service delivery in line with protocols and sector-specific requirementsOverseeing file strategy, quality assurance, reporting accuracy, and overall case management across a varied and demanding caseloadSupervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers, supporting the wider national team and contributing to knowledge developmentPlaying a visible role in business development: preparing and delivering pitches, presentations, training sessions and thought-leadership materialWorking collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national and international network on multi-disciplinary regulatory mattersThis is a team known for technical excellence, collaboration and a strong pipeline of major national mandates. At this senior level, you will have real influence in shaping client relationships and supporting the team's continued national growth.What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally bring:Senior experience in Health & Safety, Environmental, or wider Regulatory law A strong track record of advising on investigations, enforcement action, prosecutions, and inquestsExperience acting in senior client-facing roles with the ability to manage relationships, deliver strategic advice and respond quickly to urgent incidentsExperience supervising junior lawyers or managing small teamsConfidence handling both contentious and advisory SHE mattersExcellent drafting, analytical and technical skills, with strong commercial awarenessA proactive approach to business development and maintaining internal networksWillingness to travel at short notice when urgent on-site client assistance is requiredWhat you'll get in returnJoining this high-performing national practice, you will benefit from:A senior and influential role within a market-leading Regulatory/SHE teamExposure to high-profile and sophisticated regulatory mattersA clear progression path, including opportunities at senior leadership levelFully remote working optionsA strong remuneration package and a wide range of additional benefitsSupport for ongoing professional developmentA highly collaborative culture with excellent retention and long-term career developmentWhether you are based in the Southwest, Midlands, Wales, or considering relocating, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing national team within a truly international firm.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.PQE is provided only as a guide. Applications are welcome from candidates with more or less experience who can demonstrate the required skills.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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