Health and Safety Lawyer in London Area

Job description

About the job

Rutherford is partnered with a leading UK law firm known for its strength across environmental, planning, and safety regulation. The firm is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its national team, advising clients on all aspects of regulatory compliance, crisis management, and enforcement.

This is an opportunity to lead on complex, high-profile matters across building safety, workplace regulation, and incident response, working with public authorities, property owners, and private developers. You’ll collaborate closely with experts in construction, planning, and ESG to deliver practical, business-focused solutions that help clients manage risk and maintain safe, compliant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on statutory duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), and related sector-specific laws.
• Support property owners, landlords, and developers with day-to-day safety compliance across asbestos, fire, gas, electrical, and legionella management.
• Represent organisations facing regulatory investigations or prosecutions by the HSE, Fire Authorities, or local authorities following serious incidents or fatalities.
• Provide rapid-response advice during crisis situations, including pollution, fire, or contamination events.
• Deliver training and governance support for boards and directors on compliance frameworks, internal audits, and regulatory readiness.
• Advise on health and safety aspects of construction and building safety, ensuring compliance across design, development, and occupation phases.
• Integrate with the firm’s broader environmental and planning teams to offer joined-up advice on risk, liability, and ESG strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience advising clients on health, safety, or building safety regulation, ideally within a legal or regulatory context.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK health and safety law, coupled with sound commercial judgment.
• A proven ability to manage and lead enforcement, investigation, or compliance matters with confidence.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to distil complex regulation into clear, actionable advice.
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach and interest in working on projects that combine public interest with commercial impact.

Why join

You’ll be part of a highly regarded, multidisciplinary team that works across planning, construction, and environmental law, offering full exposure to the lifecycle of major projects, from design and development through to asset management and compliance.

The team is known for its practical, problem-solving culture and its work on cutting-edge issues such as the Building Safety Act and emerging ESG regulation. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, lead on complex matters, and contribute to thought leadership within this fast-evolving space.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute Health & Safety lawyer with at least 5 + PQE, confident in leading complex regulatory matters and investigations. They will combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering pragmatic, risk-aware solutions that support clients’ operational and strategic goals.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, get in touch in confidence to learn more.

Please apply on the link or reach out directly via email - pascale@rutherfordsearch.com, or call - 020 3778 2207.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English