Regulatory Lawyer

Job Title: Senior Solicitor - Regulatory & Criminal Defence
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor with 6+ years'' PQE to join a growing regulatory and corporate crime practice based in Leeds. This is a newly created position following significant growth in instructions, offering the chance to work with a first-class client base, including leading names in the retail, transport, and logistics sectors.

This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer looking to take on greater responsibility, work across a broad spectrum of high-quality regulatory matters, and play a part in business development and team leadership.

The Role
As a Senior Solicitor, you will work across an exceptional range of regulatory and corporate crime matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Advising and representing clients on a variety of issues, including health, safety and environmental law, product and consumer law, transport law, financial crime, supply chain matters, and corporate crime/defence.

• Supporting and representing clients during PACE interviews, inquests, and proceedings in the Magistrates'' and Crown Courts.

• Providing clear, practical, and commercial advice to clients across diverse sectors.

• Working autonomously on complex matters while collaborating with colleagues on larger cases and projects.

• Supporting high-profile investigations and prosecutions, including CPS and HSE matters.

• Assisting with client account management and contributing to business development initiatives.

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.

About You
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• At least 6 years'' PQE, with strong experience in at least two of the following areas: health and safety, environmental law, consumer/product/food law, transport law, financial crime/supply chain, or corporate crime/defence.

• Experience handling criminal and regulatory matters, including investigations, enforcement, inquests, and court proceedings.

• Excellent technical skills combined with a commercial and client-focused approach.

• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.

• The ability to work independently while also contributing to the wider team.

• An interest in business development, team leadership, and practice growth.

What''s on Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working options

• 25 days'' annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days

• Pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Health cash plan

• Employee assistance programme

• Reward, recognition, and wellbeing platform with access to a wide range of discounted offers

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior solicitor seeking to broaden their expertise, gain exposure to high-profile work, and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing and well-regarded regulatory practice.

If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge