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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)