Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor (Regulatory)

TL;DR

Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor (Regulatory): Handling complex health & safety, regulatory, and inquest matters with an accent on prosecution evidence analysis, witness statement drafting, and case strategy development. Focus on managing high-pressure legal cases from incident inception through to resolution while building strong client relationships.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers and businesses, leveraging technology and AI to optimize claims lifecycles and litigation outcomes.

What you will do

• Analyze prosecution evidence and assess implications for clients.
• Draft witness statements and review client evidence.
• Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators, and external experts.
• Prepare defense case statements, sentencing, and mitigation bundles.
• Attend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside Counsel.
• Support clients sensitively in challenging and high-pressure situations.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year of experience in Health & Safety, Regulatory, or Criminal law.
• Experience with inquests, ideally within care home or similar settings.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident working with case management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Professional, resilient, and empathetic approach to client handling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive plan.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) and Critical Illness Cover.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP and mental health services.
• Pension scheme with 5% employee / 3% employer contribution.
• Various lifestyle perks including cycle-to-work, gym flex, and retail discounts.

Hiring process

• Initial phone call and CV review.
• Two-stage interview process.