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Solicitor - Regulatory

United Kingdom, Wigan · Job Posted April 12, 2026
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Job Description

As a Solicitor in our Regulatory team, you will advise and assist a wide range of commercial and professional clients across regulatory and enforcement matters. The role covers a broad spectrum of work, including professional misconduct proceedings, regulatory enforcement action, appeals against regulatory decisions, and criminal investigations and prosecutions. The department undertakes a mix of privately funded and insurance‑funded work, offering variety and strong opportunities for development. You will manage your own caseload, provide clear and pragmatic advice, and represent clients confidently and professionally, while working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver excellent outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing a varied caseload across the department’s key workstreams, including: Professional Discipline
  • Care Quality Commission (CQC) enforcement
  • Ofsted enforcement
  • Regulatory Defence
  • Motoring Offences
  • Advising clients and responding to enquiries by phone, email, and in person
  • Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and advice
  • Preparing matters for hearings, including instructions to Counsel and compliance with procedural deadlines
  • Attending hearings, client meetings, conferences with Counsel, and interviews under caution where required
  • Undertaking full risk assessments on all matters and ensuring compliance with SRA rules and internal procedures
  • Managing work in progress effectively to ensure accurate time recording and conversion to paid profit
  • Actively managing disbursements and debtors to minimise financial risk
  • Delegating work appropriately to maximise efficiency, profitability, and team development
  • Identifying cross‑referral opportunities and promoting the Stephensons brand
  • Maintaining high standards of client care and compliance with complaints procedures
  • Keeping training and CPD records up to date

Requirements

  • To be a qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
  • Experience in regulatory law or a background in criminal or commercial law with a clear interest in specialising in regulatory practice
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills
  • Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant regulatory, criminal, or enforcement procedures (commensurate with experience)
  • Good understanding of professional conduct obligations
  • Confidence using IT systems and willingness to learn new technologies
  • A flexible and proactive approach to work

Nice to have

  • Experience dealing with regulatory bodies (e.g. CQC, Ofsted, professional regulators)
  • Advocacy or hearing experience
  • Experience of insurance‑funded work
  • Familiarity with case management systems
  • Knowledge of client care and complaints procedures

What we offer

  • Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Early monthly pay scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Hybrid working
  • Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
  • Wellbeing package (financial, physical & mental health support)
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
  • Will writing service*
  • Season ticket & travel support
  • Payroll giving scheme
  • Social events & clubs
  • Reward & recognition schemes
  • Internal referral scheme
  • Retail vouchers / cashback schemes
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to Work scheme

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