Assistant Lawyer

Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor Regulatory & Health & Safety Manchester Salary: Competitive discussed at application stage About the Role: Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Lawyer / Solicitor to join our specialist regulatory team in Manchester. Working closely with Partners David Rainey and Nick Gianferrari , youll play a key role in handling complex health & safety, regulatory, and inquest matters often from the very outset of an incident through to resolution. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys both technical legal work and client interaction , and who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal solutions while building strong, trusted client relationships. Why Join Us? Work alongside highly respected Partners on complex, high-profile casesGain hands-on experience from day oneBuild expertise in a specialist and growing area of lawBe part of a supportive, team-oriented cultureOpportunity to develop client relationships through training and mentoring deliverWhat Youll Be Doing In this varied and hands-on role, you will: Analyse prosecution evidence and assess its implications for clientsDraft witness statements and review client evidenceCollate, organise, and summarise case materials for senior lawyersLiaise with courts, coroners, regulators (HSE, CQC, Police) and external expertsPrepare and serve defence case statements, sentencing and mitigation bundlesDraft submissions and support case strategy developmentAttend interviews under caution, inquests, and trials alongside CounselConduct legal and regulatory research (including HSE guidelines)Review medical records, post-mortem reports, transcripts and CCTV evidenceCoordinate meetings, site visits, and expert appointmentsSupport clients sensitively in often challenging and high-pressure situationsWhat we're looking for A qualified Solicitor with at least 1 years experience in: Health & Safety / Regulatory lawCriminal lawInquests (ideally within care home or similar settings)Highly organised with the ability to manage competing prioritiesDetail-focused and confident working with case management systemsA strong communicator, able to build rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levelsCalm, resilient and professional under pressureA collaborative team player with a proactive, flexible approachSensitive and empathetic in dealing with clients facing difficult circumstancesConfident in your written work, research, and IT skillsInterested? If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can develop your legal career in a specialist field, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or message us directly for a confidential chat. #INDUKI Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.Simply Health Care Cash PlanWeCare 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeingDeath in ServiceCritical Illness CoverPHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% EmployerCycle to Work Scheme*Tech Scheme*Season Ticket Loan*Gym Flex*Access to Online Discount SitesDiscounted Gourmet Society MembershipDiscounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwideDiscounts at local retail outlets*after successfully completing probation About Keoghs Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector. With more than 50 years experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money. We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, weve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; weve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.TPBN1_UKTJ