Associate Solicitor

I am working with a leading legal team seeking an accomplished Associate or Senior Associate to join their busy Crime & Regulatory team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside respected partners on complex and varied matters for a client base including insurers, regulated professionals, SMEs, and public sector organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a busy caseload of contentious and non-contentious crime and regulatory matters, including professional discipline, police disciplinary investigations, health & safety, environmental and licensing issues, Ofsted and CQC enforcement, business crime, and inquests/public inquiries
• Provide high-quality legal advice and representation for both insured and uninsured clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrate an understanding of legal expense and liability insurance matters
• Supervise junior lawyers and delegate tasks appropriately
• Deliver on billing targets and other key performance indicators

What I'm Looking For:

• 3-7 years PQE in crime and regulatory law or related fields
• Strong technical expertise across one or more of the core practice areas listed above
• Experience handling sensitive and complex cases with excellent client care skills
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Previous experience with legal expense insurance or insurance law is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A collaborative team player with a positive and proactive attitude

About the Team:
You will join a close-knit team of seven lawyers, two paralegals, a trainee solicitor, and dedicated support staff. The team works across a broad spectrum of regulatory and crime-related disputes, primarily for insurance clients, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and legal outcomes.

Our Values:

• People first: Empowering and supporting clients and colleagues alike
• We win together: Collaborative, respectful, and supportive culture
• Striving for better: Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Enjoying the everyday: Dedicated but with a sense of humour and humility
• Thinking further: Focused on lasting impact for clients and communities

Diversity & Inclusion:
We value a diverse workforce and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Flexible working patterns are supported.