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Solicitor - Safety, Health and Environment
Are you looking for a role where you will be intellectually challenged, but treated with respect? Or an environment where you can enjoy industry-leading work quality without compromising on client contact and business development? An opportunity in our Regulatory SHE team may be for you.
Our market leading Regulatory Team are specialists in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) work. We employ over 30 specialist lawyers across a number of key locations, where we are looking to expand due to client and case demands.
We are interested in candidates who have experience of dealing with regulatory issues for clients including investigations by the Police, HSE, Local Authorities, SEPA and other regulators and the prosecution of those cases. The successful candidate would ideally have experience of Fatal Accident Inquiries, interviewing witnesses and providing non-contentious advice to clients on compliance issues.
We deal with all aspects of advice and defence. We have a busy practice instructed in a number of high profile cases and investigations.
So, why should you be excited about a career with us?
We have a diverse range of clients across all the major industries and regularly receive top-quality instructions and a varied and sustainable pipeline of work. We work with lawyers in other practice groups, where their skills and sector knowledge complement ours. Our team are empowered to develop their own client contacts and relationships from the start of their careers. You will see how your contribution directly impacts on your clients and understand how the service you provide helps them.
All across our team, from our emerging talent to our senior leadership, you won’t find a closed door, real or virtual.
We are a truly international firm with over 2,500 colleagues across 9 countries and with a myriad of international associations further bolstering our capabilities.
We are looking to strengthen the team in Glasgow with the addition of a solicitor.
What’s in it for you?
• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive).
What will you do?
You are expected to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to our clients in the management of claims. Depending on your role, and with the support of a supervisor and team manager you will be expected to:
• Work on a busy and varied case load encompassing a range of contentious and non-contentious regulatory issues for a variety of clients. You may be working on your own cases, or as part of a team.
• Act as a point of contact for clients working in accordance with client protocols, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience.
• Assist with business development activities with a view to developing and establishing contentious and not contentious work streams for the firm. Where appropriate assist in the preparation and delivery of pitches, presentations and training events
• Demonstrate sound file management – to include compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols and any client protocols as required; consistent and accurate billing and credit control; management of WIP and file closures; updating Management Information
• Assume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and information
• Maintain an understanding of other practice areas and an active internal network
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements
Who you are:
You will be a Solicitor with previous experience or demonstrable interest in this area of law, you will:
Solicitor who is 0 – 3 years’ PQE with experience gained within a regulatory and / or commercially focused environment.
• You will have experience of advising on regulatory work including – HSE/Police investigations, witness interviews, interviews under caution, prosecutions, sentencing hearings and FAIs. Experience of areas such as environmental breaches, trading standards, food safety and fire safety would also be beneficial. We will consider candidates with other relevant experience.
• You will have some experience of business development and building client relationships.
• Willingness to travel at short notice in order to assist clients to manage situations on the ground as they happen – driving licence essential.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Demonstrate ability and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income
• Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
