Proactive Investigation Officer

Solicitors Regulation Authority; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for solicitors is seeking experienced Proactive Investigation Officers to join their new team. You will investigate and secure evidence of regulatory breaches, lead investigations, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The role offers a generous benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme. Strong experience in investigation or regulation is essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Generous flexible benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

Additional 3% salary after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in investigation, intelligence, audit, or professional regulation.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate large volumes of information efficiently.
• Experience drafting complex documents to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and secure evidence of regulatory breaches.
• Develop plans for proactive investigations.
• Represent the organization at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.

Skills

Investigative skills

Risk-based judgment

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a seasoned investigator with experience in making risk-based recommendations? Do you have a proven track record in investigation, intelligence, audit, or professional regulation? We are seeking dedicated Proactive Investigation Officers to join our newly established team. This hybrid role involves travel for onsite investigations.

Role

In this role, you will identify, investigate, and secure evidence of regulatory breaches and other applicable legislation. You will develop and implement plans for proactive investigation, considering risk indicators to develop proposals for targeted proactive reviews. You will conduct both desk-based and onsite investigations to protect the public interest and mitigate regulatory risks. You will lead site visits independently, gathering and analysing information and intelligence from multiple sources to identify potential misconduct, emerging themes, and regulatory risks, using sound judgment based on the SRA's Enforcement Strategy. You will produce fair, accurate, and evidence-based reports to the highest standards of quality, make and articulate investigative decisions succinctly and clearly, and obtain evidence from various sources during site visits. You will conduct interviews and obtain witness statements with solicitors, employees, and third parties in an authoritative and competent manner.

Responsibilities

You will manage and report on progress and key outcomes, represent the SRA at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and/or Courts, and explain changes within the regulated legal sector to solicitors and employees. You will collaborate across functions, compile and cross-reference complex investigation files, and liaise with other regulators, law enforcement, and external agencies.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead investigations and play a crucial role in safeguarding the public
• Join a newly established team dedicated to proactive investigations and drive positive change
• Work collaboratively internally, and externally with different stakeholders
• Generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation
• Experienced in leading complex investigations and critically analysing information to make recommendations demonstrating risk-based judgment
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas - Investigation, Intelligence, audit or professional regulation
• Ability to analyse, assimilate and evaluate large volumes of information in an efficient and effective way
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, inclusive of drafting complex documents to a high standard
• Significant experience of applying and interpreting legislation, policy and criteria in decision making
• Effective communication skills at all levels and in particular the ability to make complex matters easily understood by lay people
• If you're based outside London, a full UK driving licence is required