Crime & Regulatory Solicitor (Legal)

TL;DR

Solicitor (Crime & Regulatory): Managing complex health and safety and serious motor law cases from inception to resolution with an accent on technical legal analysis and client relationship management. Focus on analyzing prosecution evidence, drafting defense statements, and attending trials and inquests.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK

Company

A leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses, and the insurance sector.

What you will do

• Analyze prosecution evidence and assess legal implications for clients.
• Draft witness statements, defense case statements, and sentencing and mitigation bundles.
• Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police), and external experts.
• Attend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside Counsel.
• Conduct detailed legal and regulatory research, including HSE guidelines.
• Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts, and CCTV evidence.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ – 4 years PQE.
• Experience in Health & Safety, Regulatory, Inquests, Traffic Commissioner, or Serious Motor law.
• Must be based in or able to work in Leeds (Hybrid).
• Strong communication skills for building rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain professional under pressure.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) and Simply Health Care Cash Plan.
• 25 days holiday per year with an option to buy/sell 3 days.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support via WeCare (24/7 online GP and mental health support).
• Financial security through Death in Service, Critical Illness Cover, and Income Protection.
• Pension contributions (5% Employee / 3% Employer).
• Practical perks: Cycle to Work, Tech Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.

Hiring process

• Initial phone call and CV review.
• First and second stage interviews.
• Offer and hiring.