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