Overview
Senior Associate – Regulatory & Corporate Defence – Bristol – 6+ PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid working)
Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)
A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Regulatory & Corporate Defence team in Bristol. The team is top tier ranked and provides specialist support across a wide range of regulatory, criminal and compliance matters, acting for businesses, public bodies and individuals.
The Role
You will work as a senior member of the Regulatory & Corporate Defence team, advising on complex and high profile matters, including:
- General regulatory defence, health and safety, anti bribery and financial crime
- Investigations involving regulators such as the CMA, SFO, HSE and Environment Agency
- Support on inquests and public inquiries (experience beneficial)
- Environmental regulation, food law, licensing, trading standards and transport regulatory matters
- White collar investigations and corporate crime issues
- Providing strategic, pragmatic advice to clients across multiple sectors
- Maintaining and developing strong client relationships
- Participating in business development, networking and sector focused initiatives
- Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 6 years’ PQE within a professional legal environment
- Strong experience in regulatory defence, investigations or health and safety
- Ability to manage complex matters with professionalism and efficiency
- Experience handling multi agency investigations
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients
- A collaborative approach and interest in contributing to team strategy
- Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
- An established client base or referral network (preferred but not essential)
- Competence using Microsoft Office, case management and digital dictation systems
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Long service holiday awards
- Private healthcare (post probation)
- Pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
- Staff profit share and performance bonus scheme
- Life assurance and permanent health insurance
- Paid CSR day
- Enhanced parental leave
- Subsidised gym membership
- Electric car scheme
- Hybrid working
- Dress for your day policy
- A supportive, inclusive culture with strong career development pathways
How to Apply
Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £65000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
