William James Recruitment
Criminal Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Criminal Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor
Junior Regulatory and Professional Discipline Solicitor
Central London | Legal 500 Firm
A rare opportunity has arisen for a junior solicitor to join a leading Legal 500 Crime firm in their expansion of their Criminal, Regulatory and Professional Discipline department.
This is an exceptional role for a motivated and ambitious junior solicitor, seeking to develop a long-term career exclusively within the Professional Regulation and Discipline team. You will advise and represent clients on matters involving prominent regulators, including:
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in police stations, including emergency out-of-hours attendance
- Advise and defend professionals subject to regulatory and disciplinary proceedings
- Analyse and manage large volumes of complex evidence
- Operate under tight deadlines in high-pressure situations
- Contribute to the growth and development of the department
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor (0–3 years’ Post-Qualification Experience, PQE)
- Must hold full Police Station Accreditation
- Must hold Duty Solicitor Accreditation
- Demonstrated strong interest in professional regulation and disciplinary work
- Determined to obtain Higher Rights of Audience
- Confident representing clients, including outside normal working hours
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive salary (starting at £45,000+) with clear progression
- Structured career development in a Legal 500-ranked firm
- Exposure to high-quality, challenging disciplinary and regulatory cases
- Direct mentorship from sector-leading practitioners
- 28 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme contribution
- Active encouragement to pursue Higher Rights of Audience
- Collaborative and supportive working culture
- Proven pathway for long-term career growth within this expanding discipline
- Enhanced salary through competitive police station attendance and out-of-hours fees
- Income protection plan
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Apply confidentially online or via phone.
Contact
Abigail Lockett Retained Recruitment Consultant 📞 0203 918 1665 (direct line) | 📱 07494 821 014 (mobile) ✉️ Abigail.Lockett@williamjamesrecruitment.com
AboutWilliam James Recruitment
Harrison James is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, collaborative with prestigious law firms across the UK and internationally. Our clients include:
- Legal 500-ranked firms
- Strategic and senior appointments
- Comprehensive legal practice support
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location