Associate - Regulatory

• Lead the day-to-day conduct of cases with partner supervision and paralegal support
• Develop a clear case plan from the outset and advise on procedural and evidential issues
• Ensure all required factual evidence is identified and obtained
• Act as the main point of contact for witnesses and interviewing key witnesses, including those with complex, sensitive, or vulnerable circumstances
• Supervise and review witness statements prepared by paralegals
• Instruct expert witnesses, review expert reports, and obtain clarification where needed
• Prepare instructions to counsel (including internal advocates and external counsel) and attend conferences
• Manage all follow up actions, maintaining momentum and case progression
• Draft charges or review draft charges to ensure that they best reflect the evidence
• Handle disclosure of unused material in line with regulatory expectations
• Liaise with defence representatives in the lead up to hearings
• Oversee paralegal preparation of hearing bundles
• Attend hearings at the outset and remain available to resolve any legal, evidential, or strategic issues with the client
• Prepare high quality final reports at case conclusion
• Contribute to wider business development, internal training, and shaping the future of the practice

• Experience of handling regulatory, disciplinary, litigation, or advisory matters
• Exposure to fitness to practise or professional standards work being advantageous
• Previous involvement in evidence gathering exercises, including working with witnesses and reviewing documentary material
• Experience of working with counsel and experts, including assisting with preparation for hearings
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supervised team, contributing proactively to shared objectives, supporting colleagues, and engaging constructively with feedback
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of client needs and the wider public interest context of regulatory work

Competitive Salary & Benefits