You will also help identify themes and lessons emerging from the programme, contributing to the SRA's wider understanding of AI and innovation in legal services.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI, innovation and legal services regulation. You will gain insight into emerging technologies and business models, contribute to discussions shaping the future of legal services and help generate learning that informs future regulatory thinking.

What's in it for you

This is an opportunity to:

• Work on a high-profile, fast-paced and innovative programme currently underway across the legal services regulatory landscape.
• Engage directly with organisations developing new AI-enabled products and services.
• Work with government departments, regulators and industry stakeholders on issues at the forefront of technological change.
• Develop expertise in innovation, emerging technologies and regulatory policy.
• Help shape approaches to responsible innovation and consumer protection in legal services.
• Contribute to work that has real-world impact for consumers, businesses and the wider public interest.

What we are looking for

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reach balanced and well-reasoned conclusions.
• The ability to interpret and apply regulatory, legal, policy or technical requirements to practical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions and explore solutions constructively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where there may be limited precedent or established practice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• Ability to identify risks and issues, escalating appropriately and seeking specialist input where required.
• Experience in analysing complex information and applying sound judgement to reach balanced and well-reasoned conclusions.

Useful and additional information

There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.

Salary range for a Birmingham/Cardiff based role is £46,272.14 and £50,899.35 for a London based role. Any offer will be dependent on the knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate can bring to the role.

This is a hybrid role. You may be based in our Birmingham, Cardiff and London offices, depending on which is nearest to your location. You will work one to two days in the office, and from home for the rest of the week. Occasional travel will be required to the other offices from which you are based, or for meetings with stakeholders or attendance at events for business need.

We would aim for the successful candidate to start in the autumn to support the Advisory AI Growth Lab project. We recognise that candidates may have notice periods or other commitments, so the final start date will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

If you have any questions that aren't answered in this advert or on our website, please contact us via:

To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the essential requirements outlined in this advert under the "What we are looking for" section and the attached role profile.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.

Closing date for applications is Monday 28 September at 12:00.