Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer - 2+ PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer to join a leading UK regulatory body in Birmingham on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working on complex and often high profile investigations, this role offers exposure to major public interest cases alongside experienced forensic accountants and legal professionals.

Client Details

Our client is a nationally recognised independent regulator with a vital role in maintaining confidence in the UK's corporate and financial landscape. Employing highly skilled professionals across legal, accounting and regulatory disciplines, the organisation is widely respected for its public interest work and influence across the UK economy.

The organisation offers a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where employees are trusted with meaningful and high profile work. Known for its strong work life balance, flexible hybrid working model and commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose driven organisation with an outstanding reputation.

Description

The Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer will be:

* Working as part of a multidisciplinary investigations team alongside lawyers, forensic accountants and legal assistants

* Supporting complex regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings

* Managing discrete areas of high profile cases and progressing investigations forward

* Reviewing complex financial, audit and regulatory material

* Drafting legal documents, preparing evidence bundles and assisting with disclosure exercises

* Supporting tribunal preparation and attending hearings where required

* Liaising with external counsel, experts and third party providers

* Conducting legal and policy research relating to enforcement matters

* Assisting with case strategy, budgets and expenditure monitoring

* Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the team

Profile

The Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer should be:

* A solicitor or barrister qualified in England & Wales with at least 2+ years PQE

* Experienced in commercial litigation, and or regulatory law, and or white collar crime and or financial litigation

* Able to demonstrate excellent analytical and legal reasoning skills

* A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

* Comfortable managing complex matters under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Motivated, resilient and capable of making fair and robust legal decisions

* Passionate about regulatory and public interest work

* A collaborative and supportive team player

* Able to commute to Birmingham 40% of your time

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected national regulator working on some of the UK's most significant enforcement investigations. You will gain exposure to complex, high profile matters while working alongside experienced legal and forensic professionals in a collaborative environment.

The organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:

*30 days annual leave, the option to purchase additional leave

*A generous 10% employer pension contribution

*Employee wellbeing support and a strong hybrid working culture

This role also offers genuine work life balance alongside the opportunity to contribute to impactful public interest work. If you're an experienced Litigation / Regulatory Lawyer, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.