Overview
Enforcement Case Lawyer at Financial Reporting Council (FRC). This role is part of the Enforcement Division, the independent disciplinary body for the accountancy and actuarial professions in the UK. The division undertakes complex professional disciplinary investigations and prosecutions involving accountants, accountancy firms and actuaries that raise important public-interest issues in the UK.
Hybrid working arrangement; based in Birmingham with occasional travel to London. Some travel may be required for the role.
Responsibilities
* Lead case teams comprising forensic accountants, junior lawyers, and legal assistants.
* Collaborate within case teams on larger and more complex matters, including with senior lawyers and external staff.
* Provide high-quality advice and analysis on legal and policy aspects of cases and Enforcement Division work.
* Plan and assist more senior lawyers with case strategy and project management; drive investigations forward.
* Work with forensic accountants to review complex accounting, actuarial, and audit material.
* Analyze information and evidence to evaluate cases.
* Instruct and work closely with counsel, independent experts, and external solicitors.
* Lead or assist with preparation for Tribunal hearings.
* Oversee and assist with case expenditure and budgeting.
* Manage, supervise, and develop junior team members.
Location and travel
This role is based in our Birmingham Office. Some travel to our London Office will be required from time to time.
Qualifications and experience
Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England & Wales (or another Common Law jurisdiction with demonstrable UK experience) with significant litigation/disputes experience and/or experience of contentious regulatory law (typically more than six years).
Competencies:
* Excellent legal and analytical skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong intellect and good judgement
* Good organisational and trial management skills
* Leadership with self-motivation to pursue matters and make robust legal decisions
* Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
* Enthusiasm for conducting important regulatory work in the public interest
* Good team player
How to apply
Please apply via the FRC careers page and upload a single document containing your CV and covering letter. In the covering letter, reference how you meet the required skillset by link to the person specification above.
Documents to include:
* How you meet the required skillset
* Tell us where you heard about this job
Rewards and benefits
* The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave and the ability to buy extra leave.
* Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
* Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work-life services.
* Cycle to work scheme offering potential savings on a new bike.
* Strong work-life balance ethos.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The FRC believes in equality of opportunity and diversity and is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and monitor equality through a diversity form to identify any barriers to employment and career development. The FRC is a Disability Confident Employer and offers Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
Industries
* Law Enforcement
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