Regulatory Barrister

KMA Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KMA Legal Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Barrister to join a leading National top 100 Law firm in London. You will act for clients before regulatory tribunals and courts in England and Wales, advising on complex regulatory investigations.

The role offers opportunities to appear in High Court or Privy Council for appeals arising from regulatory decisions, with potential for progression towards Legal Director/Partnership. A collaborative, supportive culture is emphasised.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with advocacy experience.
• Experience in a professional disciplinary/fitness to practice context preferred.
• Healthcare sector experience welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex regulatory investigations.
• Present cases for hearings before regulatory tribunals and courts.
• Provide regulatory advice to the firm on ongoing matters.
• Represent regulators at interim applications and Case Management Hearings.
• Opportunity to appear in High Court or Privy Council on appeals from regulatory decisions.

Skills

Advocacy

Regulatory law

Court appearances

Job description

A leading National top 100 Law firm are seeking a Regulatory Barrister to join their London office.

Role

The firm act for a range of clients appearing before regulatory tribunals and courts in England and Wales.

You will advise on complex aspects of regulatory investigations, present cases for hearings and give wider regulatory advice to the firm. The majority of the firm’s clients are in the healthcare sector but the firm also act for those in the veterinary/equine, legal services, education and surveyor sectors.

You will be at the forefront of case presentation. Your practice will consist of final Substantive Hearings and representing regulators at interim applications and Case Management Hearings.

For those with the relevant experience, there is also scope to appear in the High Court or the Privy Council on appeals arising from regulatory decisions, as well as seeking extensions to interim orders.

Candidate

Please apply if you are a qualified solicitor or barrister with advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience in a professional disciplinary/fitness to practice context but candidates who can demonstrate the required skills with experience from other sectors will be considered.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Barrister looking to move into private practice where Legal Director/Partnership is a future possibility.

The firm are well known for their welcoming and supportive culture. They have a strong social ethos and work as a team encouraging personal development and a healthy work-life balance.