Hays
Enforcement and Appeals Lawyer
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The Company
This organisation plays a significant regulatory role, working to ensure high standards across services that have a direct impact on the public. Its in-house legal team supports a wide range of enforcement, litigation and regulatory matters, providing lawyers with the opportunity to work on complex cases that have genuine public importance.
The team is collaborative, supportive and highly regarded, offering exposure to advocacy, tribunal proceedings, investigations, public law and regulatory enforcement work.
The Role
The organisation is seeking either a Legal Officer (NQ-2 PQE) or a Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join the team. The level of appointment will depend on your experience and background. You will provide legal advice on enforcement and regulatory matters, support or lead litigation and tribunal proceedings, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the effective delivery of legal services across the organisation.
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For those joining at Legal Officer level, this role offers an excellent platform to develop litigation, advocacy and regulatory law experience with support from experienced lawyers. For candidates joining as a Lawyer, there will be greater responsibility for managing complex cases, providing strategic legal advice and handling higher-profile matters.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales or commonwealth country.
- Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
- The ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and exercise sound judgement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of teams.
- An interest in or substantial experience of litigation, regulatory enforcement, tribunal proceedings, investigations or advocacy.
- For appointment at Lawyer level, experience handling more complex litigation, enforcement or regulatory matters will be expected.
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What You'll Get in Return
- Exposure to complex and meaningful legal work with real-world impact.
- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in litigation, regulatory and public law matters.
- A supportive team environment with excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.
- Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development within a substantial and well-respected legal function.
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