Qualified Advocate - Regulatory

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Qualified Advocate to join its Regulatory team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile cases with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include representing clients in regulatory proceedings, conducting advocacy in the High Court, and preparing hearing documentation. The firm supports hybrid working arrangements and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience conducting contested and uncontested hearings.
• Proven regulatory experience in fitness-to-practise context.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in regulatory proceedings.
• Conduct advocacy in the High Court.
• Prepare hearing documentation and advise on case strategy.

Skills

Strong trial advocacy skills

Excellent analytical ability

Outstanding communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Qualified Advocate

Job description

Qualified Advocate – Regulatory

Location: London, Reading, Southampton or Cardiff

The Opportunity

A Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an experienced Qualified Advocate to join its nationally recognised Regulatory team. Ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500, the team acts for a broad range of professional regulators and individuals across sectors including law, health and social care, accountancy, and education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an advocate with extensive trial experience to work on high-profile, meaningful cases that directly contribute to protecting the public. With recent client wins and increased demand, the team is continuing to grow and offers both permanent and fixed-term opportunities. Hybrid working is supported, with team members typically in the office two days a week, unless attending hearings.

The Role

You will play a central role in representing clients in regulatory proceedings, with a particular focus on healthcare fitness-to-practise trials. Work will include:

• Presenting cases before regulatory tribunals, including interim order applications, reviews, and contested hearings


• Conducting advocacy in the High Court (subject to rights of audience) for interim order extensions and related applications


• Preparing hearing documentation, including skeleton arguments and opening submissions


• Advising on case strategy and the progression of investigations


• Approving or drafting allegations for consideration by regulatory tribunals


• Providing wider regulatory advice and contributing to the development of regulatory policy and practice


• Opportunities to develop a practice as a legal advisor to regulatory panels

About You

We are looking for a qualified advocate with at least one year’s experience conducting contested and uncontested hearings in a regulatory or fitness-to-practise context. You will bring:

• Strong trial advocacy skills and proven regulatory experience


• Excellent analytical ability and sound technical knowledge


• A collaborative, team-oriented approach


• Outstanding communication and client care skills


• Self-motivation and the ability to take responsibility for your own caseload


• Commitment to ongoing professional development

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Regulatory teams in a Top 100 firm


• A mix of tribunal and High Court advocacy on high-profile cases


• Supportive and collaborative team environment with access to leading regulatory expertise


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Genuine opportunity to contribute to policy-shaping and the future of regulatory practice

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jonny Dickens on 07747 520 600 / [e-mail]