Senior Associate / Partner – Regulatory

Senior Associate / Partner – Regulatory
 Colchester
Synergy Personnel Services (on behalf of a leading national legal services business)
Salary: To be discussed at application

Synergy Personnel Services is partnering with a highly regarded, fast-growing national legal services provider to appoint a Senior Associate or Partner-level Regulatory Solicitor to join its established team in  Colchester.

This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to take a strategic role within a nationally recognised regulatory practice, working with a diverse client base including corporates, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role within a well-established regulatory team known for handling complex and high-profile matters. The team combines deep legal expertise with real-world regulatory and prosecutorial experience, offering clients clear, commercially focused advice.

At Partner level, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and direction of the practice, with a strong platform for business development and client leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on complex regulatory matters, including:
  • Health & Safety and environmental investigations
  • Corporate manslaughter and serious incident response
  • Fraud, financial crime, and enforcement actions
  • Professional discipline and misconduct proceedings
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients during investigations, interviews, and prosecutions
• Developing and implementing compliance and risk management strategies
• Managing and mentoring junior team members
• Driving business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the regulatory practice

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) in England & Wales
• Significant experience in regulatory law, criminal defence, or investigations
• Strong technical expertise across areas such as health & safety, environmental law, or financial crime
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver commercially focused advice
• For Partner level: demonstrable business development experience and a following or clear plan to build one
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing national practice
• High-quality, complex work with a strong client base
• Genuine opportunity to shape and grow a team
• Collaborative and forward-thinking culture

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Synergy Personnel Services.