Solicitor – Crime & Regulatory (Health & Safety, Motor)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Solicitor to join our specialist Crime & Regulatory team in Leeds. Working closely with Lead Lawyer David Chant, you will handle complex health & safety and serious motor matters from the initial incident through to resolution. The role blends technical legal work with client interaction, offering a chance to develop high‑quality legal solutions and trusted client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse prosecution evidence and assess implications for clients.
• Draft witness statements, defence case statements and sentencing bundles.
• Collate, organise and summarise case materials for senior lawyers.
• Liaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police) and external experts.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research, including HSE guidelines.
• Review medical records, post‑mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV evidence.
• Support clients sensitively in high‑pressure situations and attend interviews, inquests and trials alongside counsel.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ – up to 4 years PQE in Health & Safety, Regulatory, Inquests, Traffic Commissioner or Serious Motor law.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Detail‑focused and confident using case management systems.
• Strong communicator able to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
• Calm, resilient and professional under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, flexible approach.
• Empathetic when dealing with clients facing difficult circumstances.

Required skills

• Case management systems
• IT skills

What we offer

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday (with buy/sell option)
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) and health cash plan
• WeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health and wellbeing support
• Pension contribution (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Cycle to Work, Tech, Season Ticket, Gym Flex schemes