Regulatory Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee ownership benefits

Private medical and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Professional development and training

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Regulatory Solicitor in London to join a specialist team handling regulatory, professional discipline and compliance matters. The role offers exposure to high-value, sensitive work and the chance to develop specialist expertise while taking increasing responsibility.

You will manage complex caseloads, advise on investigations and enforcement, and collaborate with senior lawyers to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years' PQE.
• Experience in regulatory, professional discipline, criminal, compliance or related advisory work.

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 management

Legal research

Drafting

Regulatory investigations

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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical and wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance
• Professional development and training