The Role
To lead a team of specialist policy lawyers as part of a multi-disciplinary Enforcement team dealing with enforcement policy issues in respect of complex investigations and litigation. The role includes:
* Leading a team of lawyers in the development and implementation of policy and strategy for the Enforcement Division’s complex investigations.
* Providing high-quality advice and analysis for the Enforcement Division legal and policy issues.
* Leading workstreams to create, implement and maintain the Enforcement Division’s policies and procedures.
* Drafting advice and guidance on cross-cutting policy issues, in areas of existing and emerging policy on legal issues.
* Engaging with lawyers and policy advisers within the FRC, Government Departments and other agencies on legal and policy matters.
* Preparing and delivering training and presentations to internal stakeholders.
* Instructing specialist counsel to advise on enforcement legal and policy issues of high complexity or risk.
* Understanding and demonstrating best practice in complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies for the protection of personal, confidential and/or sensitive data.
* Co-ordinating the Enforcement Division’s relationships with key stakeholders within the FRC and with other regulators and enforcement agencies.
* The role may also include line management of junior lawyers or legal assistants.
The Person
The successful candidate will be a solicitor or barrister with significant experience of regulatory law, public law, commercial litigation and/or white-collar crime. In addition to enthusiasm for carrying out work in the public interest, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following:
* A strong intellect and good judgement;
* Excellent legal and analytical skills, including the ability to understand technical accounting issues;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others at all levels within and across teams;
* Experience of managing and driving forward large and complex cases with minimum supervision;
* Credibility to lead the engagement with senior professionals;
* Determination and self-motivation to pursue matters and make fair and robust legal decisions;
* Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines;
* Sound financial management and budgeting skills; and
* Ability to coach and develop colleagues as part of case teams or as a line manager.
The role will be based in our Birmingham or London office (although the FRC’s hybrid working policy currently permits 3 days per week remote work).
Rewards and benefits
* The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave.
* Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
* Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
* The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.
* The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos.
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