Commercial law firm in London seeks a Regulatory Solicitor or Barrister of 5 or more year’s PQE/Call. The team is recognised for its expertise across a wide range of complex Regulatory matters and you’ll be joining a supportive, collegiate team with a strong reputation in the market and a genuine focus on development and progression. This is a varied and high-quality role, advising both organisations and individuals across a broad range of regulatory matters. You’ll work on both contentious and non-contentious issues, supporting clients through compliance, risk management, investigations and enforcement. Furthermore, the work you’ll be undertaking will involve a broad and interesting caseload, including:
• Regulatory Investigations: Acting for clients in investigations and prosecutions brought by the Police, HSE, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, the Environment Agency, CQC and other regulators,
Health & Safety: Advising on criminal and regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and statutory breaches;
• Fire Safety: Supporting clients on compliance, investigations and prosecutions across sectors including residential and care settings;
• Food Safety: Assisting clients facing investigations or prosecutions relating to food safety, hygiene and labelling;
• Environmental Law: Advising on permitting, waste, contaminated land, nuisance, chemicals and producer responsibility,
• Product & Consumer Regulation: Supporting clients on product safety, labelling, advertising, sustainability and green claims;
• Inquests & Public Inquiries: Preparing submissions, supporting witnesses and representing clients,
Privately Funded Defence: Assisting on enforcement matters, internal investigations and crisis response.
Applicants will ideally have experience across areas such as health & safety, fire, environmental, food or product regulation with a proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently. You will also have experience of working with regulators, Local Authorities, insurers and enforcement bodies and have advocacy experience in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts (or equivalent).
