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Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Solicitor - Regulatory & Criminal Defence
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE to join a growing regulatory and corporate crime practice based in Leeds. This is a newly created position following significant growth in instructions, offering the chance to work with a first-class client base, including leading names in the retail, transport, and logistics sectors.
This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer looking to take on greater responsibility, work across a broad spectrum of high-quality regulatory matters, and play a part in business development and team leadership.
The Role
As a Senior Solicitor, you will work across an exceptional range of regulatory and corporate crime matters. Responsibilities will include:
Advising and representing clients on a variety of issues, including health, safety and environmental law, product and consumer law, transport law, financial crime, supply chain matters, and corporate crime/defence.
Supporting and representing clients during PACE interviews, inquests, and proceedings in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts.
Providing clear, practical, and commercial advice to clients across diverse sectors.
Working autonomously on complex matters while collaborating with colleagues on larger cases and projects.
Supporting high-profile investigations and prosecutions, including CPS and HSE matters.
Assisting with client account management and contributing to business development initiatives.
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
At least 6 years' PQE, with strong experience in at least two of the following areas: health and safety, environmental law, consumer/product/food law, transport law, financial crime/supply chain, or corporate crime/defence.
Experience handling criminal and regulatory matters, including investigations, enforcement, inquests, and court proceedings.
Excellent technical skills combined with a commercial and client-focused approach.
Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.
The ability to work independently while also contributing to the wider team.
An interest in business development, team leadership, and practice growth.
What's on Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Hybrid working options
25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with access to a wide range of discounted offers
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior solicitor seeking to broaden their expertise, gain exposure to high-profile work, and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing and well-regarded regulatory practice.
If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson JudgeBefore You Apply
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