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Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise
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About The Role
The Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise role in London offers a senior position within a respected regulatory body, paying £57,804 to £74,526 per annum on a full-time, permanent basis with hybrid working. Suited to solicitors or barristers with over five years’ post-qualification experience, the post centres on overseeing complex casework delivered by external legal teams, guaranteeing rigorous investigation and hearing preparation. You will provide authoritative counsel on sensitive, high-risk matters while shaping wider organisational strategy. This contract demands sharp analytical judgement, meticulous attention to detail, and confident stakeholder communication. The organisation supports flexible arrangements and a competitive benefits package, making this an ideal move for a lawyer seeking leadership influence without leaving frontline regulatory practice.
Senior Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise, 5+ Years’ Experience, London / Hybrid, £57,804 - £74,526 DOE. An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Regulatory Lawyer to join a well established regulatory organisation in a senior leadership position. Offering flexible hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, this role provides the opportunity to oversee complex Fitness to Practise matters and contribute to wider organisational strategy. Job Ref: 5251
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Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of complex regulatory casework managed by external legal providers, ensuring investigations and hearing preparation are conducted to the highest professional standards.
- Act as a senior source of legal advice on complex, sensitive and high risk Fitness to Practise matters, providing guidance throughout regulatory investigations and proceedings.
- Lead and develop a team of legal professionals while overseeing the quality, performance and compliance of external legal providers.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on governance, quality assurance and policy development, contributing to wider organisational strategy and deputising for senior leadership when required.
Requirements
- Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Barristers with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a strong background in Fitness to Practise matters within a regulatory environment.
- Proven leadership and people management skills are essential, together with previous experience managing external legal providers. Experience within a public sector or regulatory setting would be advantageous.
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Working Conditions
- This hybrid position requires attendance at the office for 1-2 days each week, with the remainder of the working week undertaken remotely.
Benefits
- Benefit from a competitive salary of £57,804 - £74,526 DOE, generous pension scheme, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working options, wellbeing resources and a wide range of additional benefits.
Application Process
To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
Note: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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