Paralegal - Regulatory SHE Job at DAC Beachcroft (London)

Paralegal - Regulatory SHE

DAC Beachcroft

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for an Experienced Paralegal to join our Regulatory SHE Advisory Team. We currently employ over 30 specialist lawyers in our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) team, one of the largest in the UK. The team operates from a number of key locations, including London, where we are looking to expand due to client and case demands. The work includes advising insurers and corporate clients in relation to investigations and prosecutions by a wide range of regulators including the Police, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, CQC and Local Authorities . We deal with all aspects of advice and defence. We are currently instructed in a number of high profile cases and investigations.

Job Responsibility:

Work on a varied and interesting caseload (including a number of high profile clients/ cases)
Based in London to assist the SHE team on matters including research tasks and case management in a both advisory and defence work encompassing a range of regulatory issues
Develop court experience, assisting fee earners at inquests and trials or other hearings in Court
Develop experience at all stages of a regulatory case from initial incident through to conclusion of prosecution
Preparation of case papers for court bundles and instructions to counsel and expert
Assisting fee earners in the arrangement of hearings, conferences and the instruction of experts
Keep case management systems and diaries updated with diary dates as required by the case
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Support marketing and business development activity within the team
Assisting on a range of contentious and non contentious regulatory issues for a variety of clients on a variety of issues including Health and Safety, Food and Product Safety, Trading and Advertising standards

Requirements:

Capable and knowledgeable Paralegal
Previous experience in regulatory/criminal work preferable though not essential
Excellent research skills
Confident oral and written communication skills and an ability to deal appropriately and sensitively with people involved in fatal and/or severe accidents
Meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income
Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
Willingness to work out of hours where required to provide support to the SHE team and potentially on site visits/ police station call outs
Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail
Team oriented
IT literate with good knowledge of Word and Excel
Knowledge/previous experience of a case management system is also essential as are good keyboard skills
A preference to have full driving licence and a need to be prepared to travel
Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive)

Nice to have:

Previous experience in regulatory/criminal work
A preference to have full driving licence

What we offer:

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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