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Lawyer, Committees and Tribunals
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Lawyer, Committees & Tribunals (Permanent) | The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
Location: Milton Keynes (with hybrid working & scheduled London travel) Salary: £74,000 Contract: Permanent (2 office days, 3 home days), 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Notice: Additional office attendance required for initial 8 weeks of training
About ICAEW
Join a pioneering organisation driving innovation in business, finance, and accountancy globally. Our 2030 Strategy prioritises members, sustainability, trust, and implication, offering a culturally inclusive environment where your work creates meaningful impact. ICAEW invests in professional growth through unparalleled benefits, career development, and flexible working policies.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
You will provide expert legal and procedural oversight to ICAEW’s regulatory committees, ensuring fairness, transparency, and legal adherence in decision-making. These include:
- Regulatory Committees Support: Serve as Committee Secretary, guiding regulatory bodies on sound decision-making aligned with public law principles and ICAEW’s frameworks.
- Draft Review & Enhancement: Evaluate and refine committee decision drafts, arbitrate drafting challenges, and safeguard process integrity.
- Pre-Referral Legal Gateways: Conduct draft-stage reviews of regulatory cases to flag substantive or procedural risks before committee referral.
- Policy & Guidance Development: Draft regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and advisory guidance to support ICAEW’s evolving governance.
- People Leadership: Line-manage Committees & Tribunals Officers, overseeing their professional development and operational excellence.
- Procedural Risk Management: Act as primary contact for posts-c_FALSE_decisional queries, advising on process integrity and mitigating legal risks.
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Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Regulatory/Professional Discipline Experience: Prior experience in regulated environments, local authorities, or advisory roles is preferred.
- Judgement & Autonomy: Exceptional written/verbal communication, strong analytical thinking under pressure, and the ability to manage independent workloads.
- People Management: Proven ability to supervise/manage or develop legal/administrative teams.
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What We Offer
ICAEW’s holistic benefits package reflects our commitment to long-term growth:
- Pension: Contribution of 9% from the Institute.
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical cover (AXA), £2.50 daily healthcare cash plan, and life assurance at 4x salary (executive tier).
- Holiday: 24–27 days, extendable or purchasable with additional paid time off.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working, childcare support, and discounted loans/memberships (gyms, travel, retail).
- Personal Growth: Enhanced family leave options (up to 6 months at full pay workplace).
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Dedicated holistic support via CABA, with an annual volunteer paid day.
- Purpose-Driven Culture: A collaborative workspace that values innovation, sustainability, and diversities.
Additional Notes
- Closed short notice if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to secure your slot.
- Travel for London-based committee meetings will be arranged in advance – full attendance is mandatory.
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