Experienced Lawyer – Professional Conduct

Brabners; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent law firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced professional to join their Professional Conduct team. The role involves supervising junior members, preparing case strategies, and presenting allegations. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, flexible work environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 32

Option to purchase extra holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional conduct work.
• Relevant experience in regulatory or criminal law might be considered.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior team members.
• Prepare case strategies and investigate allegations.
• Draft witness statements and prepare hearing bundles.

Skills

Professional conduct experience

Supervisory experience

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

About the Role

You will sit within the Professional Conduct (PC) team, working primarily on TRA case presenting matters. Your responsibilities will include :

• Supervising junior members of the team (relevant PC experience required).
• Preparing case strategies and investigating allegations of misconduct.
• Presenting allegations to the teacher and advising the client on procedural and legal issues.
• Drafting witness statements and preparing hearing bundles.
• Liaising with counsel and third parties.
• Working collaboratively with the team
• Opportunity to assist in defence PC work and contribute to expanding this area of practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional conduct work (essential for supervisory responsibilities).
• Relevant experience and knowledge in PC to support and guide junior team members.
• Experience in other relevant regulatory or criminal law will be considered.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

Our successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 32 days through our loyalty recognition programme) plus the option to purchase an extra five days each year.

We also offer a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance, as well as plenty of opportunities to get involved in our colleague committees to make a real impact in the local community.

About Brabners

Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work / life balance.

We have a number of colleague-led affinity groups including for LGBTQ+, REACH, physical and mental health and social mobility, as well as a sustainability, environmental and green group.

It’s all part of how we make the difference.