Our award-winning, Top 75 full-service law firm is seeking a highly motivated qualified Solicitor (NQ - 3 years PQE) to join our Corporate Regulation team based at our Head Office in Spinningfields, Manchester.
Our team - which forms part of our market leading and well-respected Commercial Litigation Department - covers all aspects of Corporate Regulation and has the experience, expertise and tenacity to assist with a huge range of business requirements, from the simple to the extremely complex.
Our key emphasis is to protect and enhance reputation in key sectors, in-line with the increasing need for corporate responsibility requirements.
The Role
You will manage a rounded Regulatory Compliance caseload, supporting the head of the Corporate Regulation team, an international sector lead lawyer. Our Corporate Regulation offering operates globally for high value commercial clients who need assistance with regulatory compliance and reputation management matters, including but not limited to:
* Data Protection, ICO guidance and compliance
* Private Land Parking Management, enforcement and lobbying
* General Product Safety and Recall
* Environmental – ESG and Sustainability
* Advertising Standards - ASA, CAP codes
* Gambling licensing and Prize Competition Rules
* General obligations to consumers and consumer protection
* Management of Commercial Land including Airports, Ports, Railway, Private and Public Land.
* Linked Media engagement working closely with our Media/reputation management team including opportunities for media appearances
* Managing, supporting and developing Lawline offerings to trade associations and developing products to member organisations
The role provides opportunities to engage with and be part of the wider Commercial Litigation and Corporate Teams and develop in other key practice areas including:
* Linked Reputation Protection and engagement with Regulators
* Transport Sector and linked Commercial Road Transport team assistance with advocacy opportunities
* Sports reputation and management
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the largest Litigation Team in the North West which is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. You will be joining a supportive team where everyone plays a vital role in achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our people are appreciated and acknowledged for their successes.
We offer a competitive salary, autonomy, excellent progression opportunities, and flexible working options. The role will be fully office-based initially, with the option to discuss hybrid working after a settling in period.
Skills/Knowledge Required
* An understanding of the provision of Regulatory advice and reputation management assistance. Data protection experience preferred.
* Developed presentation and client care skills, advocacy experience preferred
* Willingness to assess the clients’ best interests and balance these against their commercial needs.
* Team player
* Technically strong and understanding preferred of the Regulatory regimes relating to business and managing client reputations.
* The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for business development.
Working for JMW
As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:
* A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
* Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
* Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
* Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
* Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
* Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
* A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
* Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
* The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
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