Crime and Regulatory Partner

Company: William James Recruitment
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Crime & Regulatory Partner – Manchester – Up to £110,000

A well-established UK law firm with a strong reputation for complex regulatory, criminal and advisory work is looking to appoint an experienced Crime & Regulatory Solicitor / Partner to join its growing team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced regulatory or criminal defence lawyer to take on a varied caseload of complex and sensitive matters, working with a diverse client base across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the continued development of the practice, taking ownership of high-profile matters while supporting colleagues and contributing to client relationships and business growth.

The Role:

  • Lead on a varied caseload of complex crime, regulatory and compliance matters
  • Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues
  • Handle sensitive matters including investigations, inquests, statutory inquiries and regulatory proceedings
  • Manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution, providing clear and commercially focused advice
  • Develop effective case strategies and provide practical solutions to clients
  • Represent clients and liaise with regulators, investigators, counsel and other relevant stakeholders
  • Supervise, mentor and support junior members of the team
  • Assist with the wider management and development of the practice
  • Contribute to client relationship management and identify opportunities for further work
  • Support business development initiatives, networking and profile-raising activity
  • Maintain high standards of client service, quality and commercial awareness

About You:

  • An experienced Senior Associate, Legal Director, Partner or equivalent
  • Strong experience in crime, regulatory, compliance or criminal defence work
  • A proven track record of managing complex and sensitive matters
  • Excellent technical and analytical skills
  • Strong advocacy, drafting and communication abilities
  • Confident managing client relationships and dealing with senior stakeholders
  • Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
  • Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
  • Ambitious and keen to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist practice

The Benefits:

  • Salary up to £110,000, depending on experience
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with holiday purchase options
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Competitive employer pension contributions
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Private medical insurance and dental cover
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Posted: September 6th, 2026