Solicitor / Associate / Legal Director - Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
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Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)
Location: London
Department: CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)
Location: London
Are you looking for a role where you will be intellectually challenged, but treated with respect? Or an environment where you can enjoy industry-leading work quality without compromising on client contact and business development? An opportunity in our Regulatory SHE team may be for you.
Our national Regulatory Team specialise in advising individuals and organisations facing criminal investigations for corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter and breaches of regulatory law related to health and safety, fire safety, food safety and environmental law. We also provide advice
in relation to product safety, advice and representations to clients involved in inquests and in Public Inquiries. We employ over 30 specialist lawyers across a number of key locations, where we are looking to expand due to client and case demands.
We are interested in candidates who have experience of dealing with regulatory issues for clients including investigations and prosecutions by the Police, HSE, Local Authorities, Fire Authorities, Environment Agency, CQC and other regulators. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of inquests, preparing PACE submissions to regulators, interviewing witnesses and providing non-contentious advice to clients on compliance issues and related advice.
We have a busy practice instructed in a number of high profile cases and investigations.
So, why should you be excited about a career with us?
We have a diverse range of clients across all the major industries and their insures. We are instructed in a number of high profile cases and have a varied and sustainable pipeline of work. We work with lawyers in other practice groups, where their skills and sector knowledge complement ours. Our team are empowered to develop their own client contacts and relationships from the start of their careers. You will see how your contribution directly impacts on your clients and understand how the service you provide helps them.
All across our team, from our emerging talent to our senior leadership, you won’t find a closed door, real or virtual.
We are part of an international firm with over 2,500 colleagues across 9 countries and with a myriad of international associations further bolstering our capabilities.
We are looking to strengthen the SHE team nationally, with a focus on London, the Midlands or Northern England.
What you will do?
You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients . Depending on your role, and with the support of a partner or legal director you will be expected to:
- Work on a busy and varied case load encompassing a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues for a variety of clients.
- Act as a point of contact for clients working in accordance with client protocols, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
- Assist with business development activities including assisting in the preparation and delivery of pitches, presentations and training events
- Demonstrate sound file management – to include compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols and any client protocols as required; consistent and accurate billing and credit control; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information
- Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information
- Maintain an understanding of other practice areas and an active internal network
- Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements
- You will have at least 10 years PQE with experience gained within a regulatory and / or commercially focused environment, in private practice or elsewhere.
- You will have extensive experience of advising on regulatory work including – HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, interviews under caution, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and inquests. Experience of areas such as environmental breaches, trading standards, product safety, food safety and fire safety would also be beneficial. We will consider candidates with other relevant experience.
- You will have experience of business development and building client relationships.
- Willingness to travel at short notice in order to assist clients to manage situations on the ground as they happen – driving licence essential is it?.
- Excellent legal drafting, analytical and technical skills.
- Demonstrate ability and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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