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Clydeco

Junior Associate (NQ - 2 PQE) SHE Reg

LocationManchester
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 2 yrs
DepartmentSafety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seenOct 3, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have10
0–2 years PQE (guideline only)
Experience or strong interest in Health & Safety
Experience or strong interest in Environmental crime
Experience or strong interest in Motor crime
Experience or strong interest in Fire safety
Bright, ambitious, and proactive mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Strong communication and client-facing skills
Genuine interest in complex legal issues and regulatory crime
Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Eligibility1
Willingness to travel across England & Wales
Junior Associate / Associate (0–2 PQE) – Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory
📍 Manchester
We are recruiting a Solicitor (NQ–2 years PQE) to join our specialist Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Regulatory team in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a top 20 international law firm with one of the largest and most highly regarded SHE practices in the UK.
The Opportunity
You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team of 16 fee earners, working on a highly varied and often high-profile caseload. This role offers a unique opportunity to practise criminal defence within a corporate environment, while developing a niche specialism in regulatory crime.
Responsibilities
You’ll be involved in cases from initial investigation through to court proceedings, including:
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Corporate manslaughter
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Health & Safety prosecutions
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Environmental crime
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Fire safety and food safety matters
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Motor prosecutions
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Representation at Coroners’ Court
You will work with a broad mix of corporate and insurer-backed clients nationwide, gaining exposure to complex and impactful matters.
About the Team
About the company
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Recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for Health & Safety and Environmental law
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One of the UK’s largest SHE teams
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Known for handling challenging, high-profile work
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A strong focus on training, development, and career progression
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with 0–2 years PQE (guideline only), with experience or a strong interest in:
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Health & Safety
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Environmental crime
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Motor crime
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Fire safety
You will also demonstrate:
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A bright, ambitious, and proactive mindset
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
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Strong communication and client-facing skills
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A genuine interest in complex legal issues and regulatory crime
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Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
✅ Travel: Willingness to travel across England & Wales
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a market-leading, award-winning team
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Develop a specialist and highly sought-after skillset
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Work in a modern, flexible working environment
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Benefit from ongoing training and investment in your development
📩 Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
A Note on Privacy
Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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