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Regulatory & Business Defence Solicitor – Associate/Senior Associate | 2–7 PQE | Birmingham

A nationally recognised legal and professional services group is seeking a talented Regulatory & Business Defence Solicitor to join its growing team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor with 2–7 years’ PQE and a background in either criminal defence or regulatory law. You’ll be working alongside highly experienced partners and specialists on complex, high-profile investigations involving health & safety, white-collar crime and environmental regulation. Ideal for a technically strong and commercially astute lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in regulatory defence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on a wide range of regulatory and business defence matters
• Handling investigations and prosecutions involving HSE, Environment Agency, Trading Standards, EHO, Fire & Rescue, SFO, NCA and other bodies
• Representing clients at interviews under caution, court hearings and Coroner’s Inquests
• Advising on incidents such as pollution breaches, corporate manslaughter, fraud, bribery and fire safety failures
• Supporting compliance work under the Building Safety Act
• Working closely with colleagues and clients across sectors including construction, manufacturing, food, leisure and retail

What we’re looking for:

• 2–7 years’ PQE, ideally in criminal, regulatory or health & safety law
• Experience with criminal investigations and proceedings is essential; regulatory defence experience is highly desirable
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills with the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters
• Willingness to learn across a broad spectrum of regulatory disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal and client-handling skills
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and strong commercial awareness

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 24+ days’ holiday with the option to buy more
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, pension and critical illness cover
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• A friendly, close-knit team with a strong emphasis on support and collaboration

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s top regulatory defence teams, working on cutting-edge matters alongside industry leaders. Whether you're coming from a mainstream criminal defence background or already working in regulatory law, this is a unique opportunity to build your expertise and grow your career in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Interested in making your mark in regulatory defence? Let’s have a confidential chat.

Contact Tammara Kent at G2 Legal