Job Title: Casework Lawyer X2
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working
Contract: 18 month FTC/Secondment
Salary: £56,0000
Key responsibilities:
Casework and decision making
* Manage a personal caseload of investigations, enforcement and fitness to practise matters from initial assessment through to outcome
* Make proportionate and well-reasoned regulatory decisions in line with relevant rules, guidance and delegated authority
* Handle complex and high-risk matters, including those with reputational or legal sensitivity
* Prepare cases for internal decision makers, panels or tribunals and support any associated appeals or litigation
* Draft clear and defensible correspondence, reports, charges and legal documentation
Investigations and enforcement
* Investigate potential breaches of professional standards, gathering and analysing evidence and identifying appropriate next steps
* Support and advise on enforcement pathways including sanctions, consensual outcomes and formal proceedings Liaise with internal legal teams and, where required, external counsel on litigation arising from casework
* Ensure decisions are consistent, proportionate and aligned with policy, procedure and service standards
Collaboration and organisational contribution
* Work closely with operational, policy and legal colleagues to ensure a coherent approach to investigations and enforcement
* Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on casework and regulatory processes
* Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and guidance
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance activity
* Participate in internal meetings, working groups and project work relevant to enforcement functions
Performance and governance
* Maintain accurate and up to date records on case management systems
* Ensure work meets agreed KPIs, quality standards and timelines
* Provide reports and updates to senior colleagues and governance forums as required
* Identify risks or emerging issues and escalate appropriately
Person specification
Essential
* Qualified solicitor, barrister or FCILEX in England and Wales, or equivalent common law jurisdiction
* Experience managing a personal caseload within investigations, enforcement, litigation or regulatory work
* Strong drafting skills, including preparation of reports, legal correspondence and instructions
* Experience analysing complex evidence and summarising key issues clearly
* Knowledge of legal procedures and tribunal or hearing processes
* Ability to make sound, evidence-based decisions and exercise professional judgement
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
* Experience dealing with members of the public and a range of stakeholders
* Good understanding of equality, diversity and fair decision making
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems