Solicitor / Associate – Regulatory SHE

Overview

In this Regulatory SHE role, you support clients facing regulatory investigations and enforcement in health, safety, fire, food, and environmental law. You work within a national team of specialist lawyers and contribute to both contentious and non-contentious matters, including high-profile investigations. You will build client relationships, support business development, and manage complex case work across Scotland. The role offers impactful work within an international firm culture that values collaboration and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work life balance
• private medical insurance
• income protection insurance
• discounted gym membership
• professional funding
• in-person and remote social events

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters for multiple clients
• Serve as client point of contact and adhere to client protocols and professional standards
• Support business development through pitches, presentations, and training events
• Demonstrate sound file management, billing, WIP, and management reporting per DAC Beachcroft protocols
• Ensure quality control and timely benchmark/compliance reporting on own caseload
• Maintain awareness of other practice areas and build internal networks
• Develop technical knowledge through training and CPD requirements
• Collaborate with lawyers across practice groups to leverage cross-functional expertise

Key requirements

• At least 5 years PQE in a regulatory and/or commercially focused environment
• Experience advising on regulatory matters including HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and inquiries
• Knowledge of environmental, trading standards, product safety, fire safety issues (beneficial)
• Experience in business development and client relationship building
• Willingness to travel with a driving licence (essential)
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and technical skills
• Ability to manage budgetary targets including time and fee income
• Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

• Client relationship building
• Proactive communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Legal drafting
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Case management and file administration

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