Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner - Health & Safety

Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Health & Safety - Exeter - 6+ years PQE
Location: Exeter Office (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 to £120,000

Chadwick Nott are delighted to be assisting a leading national law firm in their search for a senior Health & Safety specialist to join their Planning and Environmental team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a strategic role in a growing national practice, with a focus on non-contentious health and safety matters across the built environment sector.

The Role
This role offers a varied and impactful caseload supporting clients across the UK. Responsibilities include:

• Advising social housing and private-sector landlords on statutory compliance and contractual obligations
• Providing guidance on fire safety, asbestos, legionella, mould, electrical and gas safety risks
• Inputting into health and safety policies and crisis management procedures
• Advising on insurance cover for legal liabilities and expenses
• Supporting clients on contaminated land issues and related claims risks
• Advising on Building Safety legislation for landlords, developers, contractors, and consultants
• Conducting health, safety and environmental due diligence on real estate, commercial and corporate transactions
• Leading client training sessions and marketing initiatives
• Managing files in compliance with Lexcel procedures
• Mentoring junior legal staff and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• At least 6 years' PQE in non-contentious health and safety law
• Strong technical skills and innovative thinking
• Proven ability to manage and progress matters independently
• Excellent client service and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and strategic insight
• Solid academic background
• Track record in business development and client origination
• Collaborative mindset and flexible working style
• Methodical and organised approach to complex matters

Working Arrangements

• This role supports hybrid working, with flexibility to work between home and the Exeter office.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Structured career development and promotion pathways
• Inclusive and respectful working culture
• Flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Opportunities to work on market-defining projects

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
🔗 Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*