Senior Legal Assessor – Regulatory Disciplinary Lead

BABCP; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional association in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Assessor to support their complaints and disciplinary processes. This leadership role requires providing expert legal advice, overseeing casework quality, and managing a multidisciplinary complaints team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with strong regulatory experience and a commitment to professional ethics. This role is initially temporary for 12 months, with potential for permanence, and requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunity for permanence after 12 months

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a legal, regulatory or disciplinary context.
• Experience of UK regulatory, disciplinary or tribunal processes.
• Experience managing and developing staff.
• Strong understanding of data protection and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and procedural advice during hearings and panel meetings.
• Review complaints and case files for potential breaches.
• Oversee casework quality and compliance with BABCP standards.
• Liaise with the Complaints Team to support effective case preparation.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Written communication

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

A prominent professional association in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Assessor to support their complaints and disciplinary processes. This leadership role requires providing expert legal advice, overseeing casework quality, and managing a multidisciplinary complaints team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with strong regulatory experience and a commitment to professional ethics. This role is initially temporary for 12 months, with potential for permanence, and requires excellent analytical and communication skills.