Solicitor - Commercial Road Transport

Solicitor Opportunity (0-3 Years PQE) – Commercial Road Transport (CRT) Team

I am seeking a solicitor with 0-3 years’ post qualification experience to join a fast-growing Commercial Road Transport (CRT) team. This sector-focused team advises businesses operating commercial vehicles—HGVs, coaches, and buses—on a wide range of issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide regulatory compliance advice and litigation defence (criminal and civil)
• Represent clients at Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries, Driver Conduct Hearings, Magistrate Court Hearings, etc.
• Assist with Operator Licence applications and investigations by DVSA, Trading Standards, Police, Environment Agency, Border Force, and more
• Support licensing aspects of business restructures, acquisitions, and mergers
• Offer consultancy advice on compliance risk management systems and best practices
• Conduct transport compliance audits
• Assist in delivering client training on sector-specific topics
• Produce articles, blogs, and guidance for trade press
• Engage in business development opportunities, including industry events
• Field and convert potential new client enquiries

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Regulatory transport experience (Traffic Commissioner Hearings or criminal defence work)
• Experience with HSE, EA, or Police regulatory cases
• Advocacy experience (criminal or civil)
• Strong presentational and writing skills
• Confidence to interact with clients at events

Benefits:

• 25+ days of annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• SMART pension scheme and employee pension plan
• Travel insurance for you and eligible family members
• Private medical insurance (with family coverage options)
• Death in service (3x basic salary)
• Income protection (up to 75% of salary)
• Interest-free travel pass/parking loan
• Early finish one Friday a month
• Two days per year for charitable work
• Access to sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a niche and growing area of law while benefiting from a supportive and engaging work environment.

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