Regulatory Compliance & Investigations Lawyer

Company: BCL Legal
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Regulatory Compliance & Investigations Associate / Senior Associate – Birmingham / Hybrid

BCL Legal is working with a leading global law firm to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate for its Regulatory Compliance & Investigations (Corporate Crime) team in Birmingham. The role focuses on complex, high‑profile economic‑crime matters across a broad range of sectors, offering exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious work.

Responsibilities

  • Managing a caseload of complex regulatory, compliance and investigations work, both contentious and non‑contentious
  • Advising clients on economic crime, regulatory compliance and enforcement matters
  • Supporting internal investigations and crisis‑response strategies
  • Working closely with senior stakeholders, including partners and the Head of Corporate Crime
  • Keeping up to date with developments in economic‑crime legislation and regulatory law, sharing knowledge across the team
  • Playing an active role in business development by writing articles, delivering seminars and building client relationships
  • Supervising and mentoring junior fee earners, supporting their development and progression
  • Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated, commercial advice

Qualifications

  • Qualified solicitors with 4+ years’ PQE and strong experience in economic crime and/or regulatory investigations
  • Solid background in criminal litigation and a good understanding of the criminal justice system and regulatory landscape
  • Ability to deliver technically excellent, commercially focused advice
  • Confidence working with limited supervision on complex matters
  • Strong client‑relationship and business‑development skills
  • Enjoyment of mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth
  • Proactiveness, collaboration and willingness to further develop expertise

Benefits

  • High‑quality, complex work across a broad economic‑crime practice
  • Exposure to leading clients and high‑profile regulatory matters
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Clear opportunities for career progression
  • Flexible hybrid working across multiple UK offices
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

BCL Legal is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026