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Regulatory Defence Solicitor

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Weightmans

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor (2-5 PQE) with advocacy experience, organisational skills, and a flexible approach, plus transport regulatory and health & safety knowledge.
  • You will provide health and safety advice, conduct training, manage compliance reviews, represent clients in investigations, and handle regulatory matters while achieving targets.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor 2-5 year PQE
  • Willingness to develop advocacy skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent collaborative and team working skills
  • Advocacy experience
  • Transport Regulatory experience or willingness to be developed in this area.
  • Health and safety experience or equivalent criminal defence.
  • Wider regulatory defence experience is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and targets
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Flexible approach

Responsibilities

  • Providing health and safety advice to corporates and individuals on an ongoing basis.
  • Undertaking training exercises for clients on health and safety topics.
  • Completing compliance reviews on health and safety;
  • Conducting internal investigations for clients following a health and safety incident / near miss.
  • Representing clients during external investigations by the police/ HSE/ local authority including responding to interviews under caution and s.20 requests.
  • Representing clients that have been prosecuted for health and safety, food safety and fire safety matters.
  • Advising clients on transport regulatory matters including all areas across the operator licensing regime regulated by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner
  • Representing operators in PACE interviews with DVSA or other regulators.
  • Responding to DVSA investigations or desk-based assessments.
  • Undertaking training exercises for operators.
  • Undertaking Mock Public Inquiries for clients.
  • Undertaking compliance reviews for clients.
  • Representing operators at hearings before the Traffic Commissioners including Preliminary Hearings, Public Inquiries and Senior Team Leader Meetings.
  • Undertaking business development activities, supporting the members of the team and public speaking events.
  • Achieve set financial and chargeable targets
  • Ensure relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant policies and procedures
  • Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

FAQs

What is the focus area of the Regulatory Defence Solicitor role?

The role primarily focuses on assisting with a caseload of Health & Safety and Transport Regulatory matters, alongside managing similar cases independently.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A qualified solicitor with 2-5 years of PQE is required for this position.

Is advocacy experience necessary for this role?

Advocacy experience is desirable, but a willingness to develop advocacy skills is essential.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with corporates and individuals facing regulatory prosecutions, as well as those requiring guidance on health and safety, transport regulatory matters, and inquests.

What are the main duties of this position?

Main duties include providing health and safety advice, conducting compliance reviews, representing clients in investigations and hearings, and participating in business development activities.

What kind of training will I be required to conduct?

You will be expected to undertake training exercises for clients on health and safety topics and for transport regulatory operators.

Are there opportunities for professional development at Weightmans?

Yes, Weightmans encourages the development of skills, including advocacy, and provides opportunities for business development and public speaking.

Can I apply for this role if I have experience in wider regulatory defence but not specifically Health and Safety or Transport Regulatory?

Yes, applicants with wider regulatory defence experience are encouraged to apply, as the firm is open to developing candidates in specific areas.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive benefits including 28 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, healthcare cover, a pension plan, life insurance, and various discounts and programmes.

Is there support for a diverse and inclusive working environment?

Absolutely, Weightmans is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Will I be required to manage my own caseload?

Yes, you will be required to manage your own caseload in addition to assisting senior members of the team.

What is the firm’s stance on part-time work or job sharing?

Weightmans is open to part-time and job share applications, providing flexibility to candidates.

Are there any specific requirements regarding eligibility to work in the UK?

Yes, eligibility will be verified in the final stages of the selection process, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK or meet the criteria for visa sponsorship.

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Weightmans

Helping businesses and people with all their legal needs

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1827
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Weightmans is a leading UK law firm providing a full range of legal services to businesses, government bodies, and individuals. Their ultimate mission is to deliver innovative and practical legal solutions that meet clients' diverse needs and exceed expectations. The firm's purpose revolves around fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and delivering strategic advice and support that helps clients navigate legal challenges effectively. Weightmans aims to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism while contributing positively to the communities they serve through pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package

    28 days holiday Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home) Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first two years of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter Life insurance: 4 x salary Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline Discounted gym membership Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur. Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices. * Subject to role and business requirements We also operate an Employee Recognition Scheme that encourages an environment of recognition through peer to peer nominations and a culture of celebrating success.