Senior Case Officer (18 Month FTC)

Parkinson's UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Case Officer to join their Investigations and Enforcement team. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex cases, ensuring regulatory compliance while working in a supportive and flexible environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating barristers' conduct, gathering evidence, and drafting necessary documentation. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and knowledge sharing, this position is ideal for a qualified legal professional eager to make a meaningful impact in the regulatory landscape. Enjoy excellent benefits, including hybrid working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 31 days annual leave

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

Parental leave

Flexible working policies

Gym classes

Discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Qualified barrister or solicitor with substantial experience in casework.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and knowledge of regulatory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of barristers' conduct and gather evidence.
• Draft allegations, reports, and charges for regulatory processes.

Skills

Legal Procedures

Casework

Regulatory Procedures

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Barrister

Qualified Solicitor

FCILEX or Equivalent

Job description

Location High Holborn, London

Hours 35 hours per week - Full-time, Fixed term

The Vacancy

Job Title

Senior Case Officer

Hours

Full time – 18-month Fixed Term Contract

with majority home working (minimum 4 days per month in the office)

Happy to talk flexible working

Job level

£54,000 to £58,000 annum pro rata - Band 4

Location

High Holborn, London

The Role

We are looking to appoint a full-time qualified barrister, solicitor (or equivalent) within the Investigations and Enforcement team. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately. As the successful post holder, you will hold your own caseload including complex cases and will be responsible for:

investigating reports received of barristers’ conduct

gathering evidence and deciding on the content of bundles,

drafting allegations, reports and charges

corresponding with barristers, witnesses and anyone involved in the regulatory process.

Ensuring decisions are made in line with the Scheme of Delegation

You will also be required to attend hearings and support counsel at tribunals and appeals before the High Court.

Key skills and experience required to undertake the role include:

Qualified barrister, solicitor, FCILEX (or equivalent)

Experience of legal procedures or litigation

Substantial experience of casework

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing knowledge and supporting other members of staff

Knowledge of regulatory procedures and/or experience of working for a regulator is desirable

Full details of the role requirements, and role specification can be viewed in the job description – see below/ attached.

The BSB

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulates barristers and their professional practice and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest. We are responsible for setting education and training requirements, setting standards, authorising organisations, monitoring the service provided, and handling complaints. Barristers work at the heart of our justice system so BSB’s mission is fundamentally important to the maintenance of the rule of law.

Our people value our friendly and respectful environment, our support for flexible working, the opportunity to have a high degree of impact and our interesting, challenging, and varied work. More about our work can be viewed on our website, including our Strategic Plan for 2022-2025 .

Working for the BSB

The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:

Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.

We work from the office for a minimum of four days per month.

Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.

Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

Parental leave and flexible working policies

Plus a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, discounts and rewards.

Applying

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter, using the link below, addressing the essential criteria from the person specification. We operate an anonymous recruitment process, to reduce the chance of unconscious bias from our process, please remove your name and other personal informationfrom your CV and covering letter before submitting.

The Bar Standards Board is a Disability Confident Committed employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact Vivien Bock, HR Adviser on 0207 611 4699 or [e-mail] to discuss arrangements.

The Bar Standard Board aims to recruit a talented workforce and values the diversity in background, skills and experience of its staff. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all job applicants irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, maternity or pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status or gender re-assignment.