Regulatory Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual leave

Private medical

Life assurance

PD & training

Career progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment in London is seeking an experienced Regulatory Solicitor to join a specialist practice. You will manage a varied caseload, advise on regulatory obligations, investigations, compliance and enforcement, and support contentious matters.

The role offers hybrid working, the chance to develop specialist expertise, contribute to business development and build strong client relationships within a high-value regulatory team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years' PQE.
• Experience in regulatory, professional discipline, criminal, compliance or related advisory work.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Confident dealing with clients and other professional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a varied caseload of complex regulatory and advisory matters.
• Advise clients on regulatory obligations, investigations, compliance and enforcement.
• Assist with contentious regulatory matters and formal proceedings.
• Support clients through investigations and enforcement processes.
• Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice on complex regulatory issues.
• Prepare correspondence, submissions, statements and other legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, experts, counsel and other relevant stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, hearings and other proceedings where appropriate.
• Assist with litigation, appeals and other challenges to regulatory decisions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider practice.
• Contribute to business development, networking and client-facing initiatives.
• Develop specialist knowledge across a range of regulated sectors.

Skills

Regulatory law

Client communication

Legal research

Drafting

Time management

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor – London – Up to £85,000

A highly regarded specialist law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing team in London.

This is an opportunity for a solicitor with experience in regulatory, professional discipline, compliance, criminal or related advisory work to join a specialist practice handling a varied range of complex matters.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers on sensitive and high-value matters, develop specialist expertise and take increasing responsibility for client work.

The Role:

• Manage and assist with a varied caseload of complex regulatory and advisory matters
• Advise clients on regulatory obligations, investigations, compliance and enforcement
• Assist with contentious regulatory matters and formal proceedings
• Support clients through investigations and enforcement processes
• Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice on complex regulatory issues
• Prepare correspondence, submissions, statements and other legal documentation
• Liaise with clients, regulators, experts, counsel and other relevant stakeholders
• Attend meetings, hearings and other proceedings where appropriate
• Assist with litigation, appeals and other challenges to regulatory decisions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work closely with senior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider practice
• Contribute to business development, networking and client-facing initiatives
• Develop specialist knowledge across a range of regulated sectors

About You:

• A Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years' PQE
• Experience in regulatory, professional discipline, criminal, compliance or related advisory work
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities
• Confident dealing with clients and other professional stakeholders
• Comfortable handling sensitive and complex matters
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
• A genuine interest in developing a specialist regulatory practice

The Benefits:

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee ownership benefits
• Private medical and wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance
• Professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities