Regulatory Solicitor​/Associate; PQE

Regulatory Solicitor / Associate (2‑6

PQE)

Gateley, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Our business is ambitious for success and seeks a solicitor or associate to join our expanding regulatory and business defence team. Candidates should be interested in growing the business and managing a valued client base while working across a broad range of regulatory and criminal matters.

• Police & HSE investigations including fatal accidents (corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, H&S prosecutions).
• Environment Agency and Water Utilities investigations into pollution incidents, watercourse pollution, unlawful waste transfer, breaches of trade effluent regime.
• Trading Standards investigations into consumer protection breaches (misleading labelling, etc).
• EHO investigations into hygiene issues at retail outlets, bars, etc.
• Fire & Rescue Authority investigations into fire safety breaches arising from inspections and fires.
• Police, SFO, NCA investigations into white‑collar crime (fraud, bribery, AML, etc).
• Cautioned interviews and prosecutions by all regulators in the criminal sphere in England & Wales jurisdiction.
• Coroner’s inquests.
• Building Safety Act compliance and breaches.

• Experience of a broad range of criminal matters (mainstream criminal defence practitioners are welcome; training in the regulatory side is available).
• Experience of regulatory matters for sectors such as H&S, CQC, and EA (important if lacking full criminal experience).
• Willingness to learn – breadth of work is unique to our team.
• Ability to travel for site visits and court cases when needed.
• Ambition to build and grow a client network within professional services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues.
• A strong team‑work ethic and capability to work effectively under pressure.
• Drive, commitment, self‑motivation and a "can‑do" attitude.
• Discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaboration skills.

This opportunity is open to a lawyer currently operating at solicitor or associate level with 2‑6 years’ PQE in regulatory, H&S, or criminal law. We also consider more junior lawyers with criminal experience who show drive and enthusiasm for the regulatory side.

We offer a competitive remuneration package with individual performance rewards and the possibility of an annual bonus. Learning and development is supported via our Learn platform. The My Flex rewards package includes annual leave (option to purchase extra days), cycle‑to‑work scheme, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan, and more, with a range of retail benefits through Perks At Work/Home.

Gateley subscribes to equal opportunities for all and is recognised by The Law Society for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter. We are Stonewall Diversity Champions and commit to a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and well‑being.

Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment screening checks, which may include eligibility to work, professional qualifications, criminal record, financial stability and references from previous employers. Checks are relevant to the role and vary as required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Professional Services