Junior Associate / Associate (02 PQE) Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory
Manchester
We are recruiting a Solicitor (NQ2 years PQE) to join our specialist Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory team in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a top 20 international law firm with one of the largest and most highly regarded SHE practices in the UK.
The Opportunity
You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team of 16 fee earners working on a highly varied and often high-profile caseload. This role offers a unique opportunity to practise criminal defence within a corporate environment while developing a niche specialism in regulatory crime.
Youll be involved in cases from initial investigation through to court proceedings including:
- Corporate manslaughter
- Health & Safety prosecutions
- Environmental crime
- Fire safety and food safety matters
- Motor prosecutions
- Representation at Coroners Court
You will work with a broad mix of corporate and insurer-backed clients nationwide gaining exposure to complex and impactful matters.
About the Team
- Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Health & Safety and Environmental law
- One of the UKs largest SHE teams
- Known for handling challenging high-profile work
- A strong focus on training development and career progression
What Were Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with 02 years PQE (guideline only) with experience or a strong interest in:
- Health & Safety
- Environmental crime
- Motor crime
- Fire safety
You will also demonstrate:
- A bright ambitious and proactive mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced demanding environment
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- A genuine interest in complex legal issues and regulatory crime
- Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Travel: Willingness to travel across England & Wales
Why Join Us
- Be part of a market-leading award-winning team
- Develop a specialist and highly sought-after skillset
- Work in a modern flexible working environment
- Benefit from ongoing training and investment in your development
Interested Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery for both our clients and our firm. We work as one excel with clients celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work volunteering and charitable partnerships and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1