[Hiring] Solicitor / Associate - Regulatory SHE @DAC Beachcroft

Role Description

Are you looking for a role where you will be intellectually challenged, but treated with respect? Or an environment where you can enjoy industry-leading work quality without compromising on client contact and business development? An opportunity in our Regulatory SHE team may be for you.

Our national Regulatory Team specialise in advising individuals and organisations facing criminal investigations for corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and breaches of regulatory law related to health and safety, fire safety, food safety and environmental law. We also provide advice in relation to product safety, advice and representations to clients involved in inquests and in Public Inquiries.

We have a busy practice instructed in a number of high profile cases and investigations.

You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients. Depending on your role, and with the support of a partner or legal director you will be expected to:

• Work on a busy and varied case load encompassing a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues for a variety of clients.
• Act as a point of contact for clients working in accordance with client protocols, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Assist with business development activities including assisting in the preparation and delivery of pitches, presentations and training events.
• Demonstrate sound file management – to include compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols and any client protocols as required; consistent and accurate billing and credit control; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information.
• Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information.
• Maintain an understanding of other practice areas and an active internal network.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE with experience gained within a regulatory and/or commercially focused environment, in private practice or elsewhere.
• Experience of advising on regulatory work including – HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, interviews under caution, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and inquests.
• Experience of areas such as vehicle operator licence issues, environmental breaches, trading standards, product safety, food safety and fire safety would also be beneficial.
• Experience of business development and building client relationships.
• Willingness to travel at short notice in order to assist clients to manage situations on the ground as they happen – driving licence preferable.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Demonstrate ability and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).

Benefits

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.