Transport Regulatory Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will support the Transport Regulatory Team to grow the practice and manage a heavy caseload for major transport and logistics clients. You will work closely with the team within the Regulatory Core to handle regulatory hearings, investigations, and due diligence, contributing to a high-demand area of privately funded regulatory law. You will engage in advocacy, client training, and business development to strengthen client relationships and expand the practice. This position offers a chance to shape transport regulatory strategy and sharpen your specialist expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on transport regulatory matters across the operator licensing regime
• Prepare cases for hearings: statements, submissions, bundles, investigations
• Represent operators in PACE interviews with DVSA and police
• Respond to DVSA investigations or desk-based assessments
• Undertake legally privileged internal investigations
• Support client training, mock inquiries and incident response sessions
• Undertake compliance reviews for clients
• Represent operators at hearings before Traffic Commissioners and undertake advocacy
• Provide transport regulatory corporate due diligence support
• Engage in business development and public speaking events
• Meet financial and chargeable targets and adhere to deadlines and KPIs
• Support other members of the regulatory team as needed

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor or associate 2-6 PQE
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent drafting skills
• Advocacy skills or willingness to develop
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent collaborative and team-working skills
• Exceptional written communication and drafting skills
• Experience handling complex caseloads under pressure
• Willingness to travel nationwide to visit clients and attend court hearings

• collaborative
• team-oriented
• deadline-driven
• Advocacy experience
• Transport regulatory experience or willingness to develop
• Experience in legally privileged investigations

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