Investigations & Enforcement Lawyer - #2130038

Your new company This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised organisation with an important public interest remit. The legal team works on complex, high-profile investigations, holding professionals and organisations to account.
Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will be involved in challenging and intellectually stimulating cases, often working alongside forensic specialists, external counsel and other regulatory bodies.

Your new role
As a Regulatory Lawyer, you will play a key role in managing complex investigations and enforcement cases from inception through to conclusion.
You will:

• Manage your own portfolio of investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams on large-scale and high-profile cases.
• Advise on legal, procedural and strategic issues throughout investigations.
• Analyse complex evidence and prepare cases for hearings and tribunals.
• Instruct and work closely with external counsel, solicitors and expert witnesses.
• Support the development of case strategy and drive matters forward to conclusion.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Manage case budgets and contribute to the efficient delivery of investigations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong litigation, investigations, disputes or contentious regulatory experience.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling complex matters involving large volumes of evidence.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.
• The confidence to make robust, evidence-based decisions.
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in high-profile public interest work.

What you'll get in return

• Exposure to complex, high-profile and strategically significant work.
• The opportunity to influence policy, governance and regulatory decision-making.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension provision.
• Wellbeing and employee support initiatives.
• A collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
• Genuine work-life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

What you need to do now
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