Health & Safety Solicitor | 5+PQE

3 days ago


Slough Berkshire, United Kingdom Rutherford Full time

Health & Safety Solicitor (5+PQE) | High-Impact Health & Safety Regulatory Work Rutherford is supporting a leading UK practice seeking an experienced Health & Safety Solicitor to join its growing London team. This role offers the chance to work on serious incidents, regulatory investigations, construction safety, and property compliance for a wide range of public and private sector clients. Ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced advisory work and the challenge of enforcement matters. Key responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Governance Advising clients on the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and sector-specific safety standards. Supporting organisations in building robust internal H&S governance frameworks, policies, and compliance systems. Property & Occupier Safety Advising landlords, developers, asset managers, and estates teams on asbestos, legionella, fire safety, gas/electrical compliance, and workplace inspections. Managing interactions with enforcing authorities and assisting clients in responding to improvement or prohibition notices. Incident Response & Enforcement Acting for clients under investigation or facing enforcement action by the HSE, local authorities, or Fire Authorities. Providing urgent crisis-management advice following serious incidents, fatalities, or workplace accidents. Representing clients in interviews under caution, enforcement proceedings, and inquests. Construction & Contractor Safety Advising developers, contractors, and project consultants on CDM compliance, duty-holder obligations, and H&S risk allocation within project teams. Working alongside planning, construction, and environmental colleagues to ensure holistic project risk management. Training & Risk Audits Delivering bespoke training to boards, directors, and property teams on H&S responsibilities and emergency response. Conducting audits to assess compliance gaps and recommending practical, commercially grounded improvements. What we're looking for Qualified solicitors with strong experience in health & safety, regulatory, construction safety, & property compliance. You must be confident handling of both advisory and enforcement-related work, possess the ability to build client relationships and communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly, and have a proactive, calm, and practical approach to regulatory investigations and crisis situations. Why this team? A nationally recognised practice offering High-quality, varied regulatory work Hands-on partner access Strong career progression A genuinely supportive, collegiate environment If this is of interest, please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - pascale@rutherfordsearch.com, or call - 020 3778 2207.



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