Crime & Regulatory - Assistant Lawyer

About the role

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join our specialist crime and regulatory team in Leeds. Working closely with Partner David Chant , you'll play a key role in handling complex health & safety, and serious motor matters -often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys both technical legal work and client interaction , and who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal solutions while building strong, trusted client relationships. Why Join Us? Work alongside a highly respected Partner on complex cases Gain hands-on experience from day one Build expertise in a specialist and growing area of law Be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture Opportunity to develop client relationships through training and mentoring delivery

Responsibilities

• In this varied and hands-on role, you will:
• Analyse prosecution evidence and assess its implications for clients
• Draft witness statements and review client evidence
• Collate, organise, and summarise case materials for senior lawyers
• Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police) and external experts
• Prepare and serve defence case statements, sentencing and mitigation bundles
• Draft submissions and support case strategy development
• Attend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside Counsel
• Conduct legal and regulatory research (including HSE guidelines)
• Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV evidence
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and expert appointments
• Support clients sensitively in often challenging and high-pressure situations

Requirements

• We're looking for someone who is:
• ? A qualified Solicitor with NQ - 4 years PQE in ideally one or more of the following specialisms: Health & Safety
• Regulatory
• Inquests
• Traffic Commissioner
• Serious Motor
• ? Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• ? Detail-focused and confident working with case management systems
• ? A strong communicator, able to build rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• ? Calm, resilient and professional under pressure
• ? A collaborative team player with a proactive, flexible approach
• ? Sensitive and empathetic in dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances
• ? Confident in your written work, research, and IT skills
• ?? Interested? If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can develop your legal career in a specialist field, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat.
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• Job Benefits
• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets
• *after successfully completing probation

Additional Information

Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor - Regulatory, Health & Safety, Motor ?? Leeds ?? Salary: Competitive - discussed at application stage

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