Regulatory Lawyer-Health & Safety/Corporate Defence-Bristol

Overview

In this role you will provide high‑quality regulatory advice and handling of contentious matters in Health & Safety, product safety, and corporate defence from Bristol. You will work within a national, collaborative practice to support investigations, compliance, and crisis management for diverse clients. The position offers exposure to enforcement issues, recalls, and complex inquests, with a focus on delivering strategic, joined‑up guidance. This is an opportunity to shape client outcomes in a respected firm that values teamwork and client service.

Pay / Benefits

• high quality regulatory work
• supportive national team
• collaborative, inclusive culture
• recognition for performance and client service
• hybrid working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across advisory and contentious work in Health & Safety, including compliance, incident response, investigations, and enforcement/prosecution support
• Handle product safety and product liability matters, including recall strategy, internal investigations and engagement with enforcement bodies
• Oversee food safety and regulated product compliance for clients under heightened regulatory scrutiny
• Support broader corporate defence matters such as corporate manslaughter investigations and coroner’s inquests
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national team to deliver strategic, unified advice

Key requirements

• Admitted in England & Wales (or equivalent) with relevant post‑qualification experience
• Experience in Health & Safety regulatory work; exposure to product safety/recall and/or food safety is advantageous
• Comfort advising on investigations and enforcement‑facing matters with clear, pragmatic guidance
• Strong client service mindset and collaborative working style
• Solid financial and case management skills
• Proficient with case management systems, electronic time recording and Microsoft Office
• Friendly, proactive, self‑starting approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Embodies firm values and contributes positively to team culture

• collaborative
• client service orientation
• clear, pragmatic communication
• case management systems
• electronic time recording
• Microsoft Office

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