Kingsley Napley
Regulatory (Defence) Senior Paralegal

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Regulatory (Defence) Senior Paralegal
Location: London
Hours: Full-time, flexible applications considered
Office Days: 40-60% of your time in the office
We are seeking a proactive Senior Paralegal to join our highly regarded Regulatory team, supporting lawyers and clients on complex and often high-profile regulatory and professional discipline matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional who enjoys taking ownership of cases, working directly with clients, and contributing to the successful delivery of exceptional legal services.
Our Regulatory team advises and defends professionals, businesses and organisations facing regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings and professional conduct matters. Working on complex and often sensitive cases, the team provides strategic support from the outset of an investigation through to hearings and appeals.
The team is recognised for its collaborative approach, exceptional client care and expertise in handling high-profile regulatory defence work. Joining the team offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on challenging, varied matters while making a meaningful impact for clients.
The role
As a Senior Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and clients throughout the lifecycle of regulatory defence matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing case papers and identifying key issues to support case strategy
- Liaising directly with clients, taking instructions and maintaining effective communication
- Drafting witness statements, legal documents, case summaries and other supporting materials
- Obtaining, reviewing and managing documentary evidence
- Attending client meetings and case-related appointments
- Preparing accurate and comprehensive hearing bundles
- Supporting business development, marketing initiatives, blogs and articles
- Supervising and delegating work to administrators and junior case support paralegals
- Managing documents and progressing matters through electronic case management systems
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About you
The successful candidate will be adaptable, professional and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. You'll have excellent judgement, strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally within Regulatory, Professional Discipline or related practice areas
- Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills
- Strong client care and communication abilities
- Experience managing large volumes of documentation and working to tight deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic document management systems
- A genuine interest in regulatory defence work
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to work independently and as part of a team


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Benefits
At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme with firm contributions
- Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
- 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
- 6 free 11 therapy sessions through Self Space
- Cycle to work scheme and in office bike storage, season ticket loan
- Health screenings
- Holiday buy/sell/bank
- Retail & technology vouchers
- GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
- Holiday accrual with length of service
- Time off for good causes
Why KN?
Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work. We look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.
Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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