Associate - Regulatory

• Developing a clear case plan from the outset and advising on procedural and evidential issues
• Ensuring all required factual evidence is identified and obtained
• Acting as the main point of contact for witnesses and interviewing key witnesses, including those with complex, sensitive, or vulnerable circumstances
• Supervising and reviewing witness statements prepared by paralegals
• Instructing expert witnesses, reviewing expert reports, and obtaining clarification where needed
• Preparing instructions to counsel (including internal advocates and external counsel) and attending conferences
• Managing all follow up actions, maintaining momentum and case progression
• Drafting charges or reviewing draft charges to ensure that they best reflect the evidence
• Handling disclosure of unused material in line with regulatory expectations
• Liaising with defence representatives in the lead up to hearings
• Overseeing paralegal preparation of hearing bundles
• Attending hearings at the outset and remaining available to resolve any legal, evidential, or strategic issues with the client
• Preparing high quality final reports at case conclusion

• 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