Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner - Health & Safety
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Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner - Health & SafetyJoin to apply for the Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner - Health & Safety role at Trowers & Hamlins.The opportunityWe are currently looking for an experienced Senior Associate/Partner to join our Health & Safety team to deal with non-contentious aspects of our practice. The team works nationally out of four UK offices in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Exeter, so while we work flexibly both remotely and between the physical offices, and support clients and projects throughout the country, the health and safety lead partner is based in Manchester.What you will be doingAdvising social housing and private-sector landlords on statutory compliance and contractual obligations across a range of risks including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, mould, electrical and gas safetyInputting into H&S policies and procedures as well as helping out with crisis management following an accident, incident or near missAdvising on insurance cover for legal liabilities and legal expensesAdvising on contaminated land which poses human health risks and potential claims risks for landlords and freeholdersAdvising numerous landlords, developers, contractors and consultants within the Built Environment sector on all aspects of the Building Safety legislationProviding support with health, safety and environmental due diligence on real estate, commercial and corporate transactionsThe role would also involve:Building and maintaining effective client relationshipsActive participation in marketing initiatives, including client training sessionsEvidencing behaviour that is supportive of the Firm's diverse and inclusive cultureEnsuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel proceduresParticipating in firm-wide and departmental training sessionsWhat you will needThe firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Senior Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE in non-contentious Health and Safety workProven ability to take on responsibility, manage and progress matters independently where appropriateStrong client focus and a commitment to service deliveryStrong technical skills and innovative approach to their applicationGood team player and ability to work flexiblyProven track record in origination/business developmentSolid academic recordMethodical, disciplined and organised approachTrowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.comAs part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustries: Law Practice and Legal ServicesNote: This refined description retains the core responsibilities, qualifications and firm context while removing boilerplate and extraneous job feed content.
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime