Crime & Regulatory – Associate / Senior Associate

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal in Manchester is seeking a qualified Solicitor to develop or specialise your career in regulatory law within our Award-Winning team. You will advise and represent commercial and professional clients on professional discipline, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and appeals, with a supportive environment that fosters growth and progression.

The role offers exposure to cases across CQC/Ofsted enforcement, cross-border issues, and opportunities to advance within a

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Experience in regulatory law or criminal/commercial law with interest in regulatory practice.
• Strong analytical, drafting and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied regulatory caseload across core matters.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially-focused legal advice.
• Draft legal documents and client correspondence.
• Prepare cases for hearings and liaise with Counsel.
• Attend hearings, conferences and client meetings while maintaining CPD records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with practising certificate

Job description

Join an Award-Winning Regulatory Law Team

Are you a qualified Solicitor looking to develop or specialise your career in regulatory law?

Whether you already have regulatory experience or come from a criminal or commercial law background with a genuine interest in this specialist area and looking to develop, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading law firms which has been voted one of the best places to work and invests heavily in its people.

Our client is looking for a Solicitor to join its highly regarded Regulatory team in the Greater Manchester area. You’ll work on a varied and engaging caseload involving professional discipline, regulatory investigations, enforcement action, and appeals while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and career progression.

The Role
As a Solicitor within the Regulatory team, you will advise and represent commercial and professional clients facing a wide range of regulatory and enforcement issues.

You’ll manage your own caseload and work across matters including:

• Professional discipline proceedings
• Regulatory defence matters
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) enforcement
• Ofsted enforcement
• Appeals against regulatory decisions
• Criminal investigations and prosecutions

The team handles both privately funded and insurance-backed work, providing exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload across the team’s core practice areas
• Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and client advice
• Preparing cases for hearings, including liaising with Counsel
• Attending hearings, conferences, client meetings and interviews under caution
• Ensuring compliance with procedural requirements, SRA regulations and internal processes
• Conducting risk assessments and maintaining accurate case records
• Managing work in progress, billing and financial performance of matters
• Delegating work effectively where appropriate
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm
• Delivering exceptional client care and maintaining high professional standards
• Maintaining continuing professional development and training records

About You
Our client is interested in hearing from solicitors at various stages of their careers who are looking to build or further develop a specialism in regulatory law.

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Experience in regulatory law, or a background in criminal or commercial law with a strong interest in regulatory practice
• Strong analytical, drafting and organisational skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory, criminal or enforcement procedures appropriate to your experience level
• Understanding of professional conduct obligations
• Strong IT skills and confidence in learning new systems
• Proactive, flexible and professional approach

Crime & Regulatory – Associate / Senior Associate Greater Manchester, GB