Job Description
Regulatory Senior Associate
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Location: Multiple offices - London, Birmingham or Manchester (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Level: Senior or Principal Associate
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
About the Team
A leading UK specialist regulatory law practice, consistently ranked in the top tier by both Legal 500 and Chambers UK, is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Professional Discipline team.
The practice is recognised nationally for its expertise in fitness to practise and regulatory law, with a long-established reputation for handling complex, sensitive, and high-profile matters. With over two decades of experience, the team advises a wide range of regulators across health and social care, veterinary and equine, legal services, education, and surveying sectors.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and purpose-driven environment where your work directly contributes to public protection, professional standards, and patient safety.
The Role
This is a senior-level opportunity to work at the forefront of regulatory and professional discipline law.
You will manage a varied caseload involving fitness to practise proceedings, where professionals face allegations relating to misconduct, clinical failings, criminal convictions, competency concerns, or health-related issues. Cases range from large-scale fraud and systemic clinical failings to sensitive matters involving vulnerable individuals and serious allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
The role offers genuine autonomy, complex casework, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated and public interest-driven field.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior/Principal Associate, you will:
- Take ownership of complex, high-risk regulatory and disciplinary cases from instruction through to conclusion
Lead on case strategy, procedural planning, and evidential assessment
Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong and trusted relationships
Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and support staff
Provide clear, practical, and strategic advice to clients, counsel, and experts
Act as an escalation point for legal and strategic issues within the team
Instruct and liaise with counsel and expert witnesses, including preparation of briefs and conferences
Review witness evidence and expert reports, identifying issues and areas for clarification
Prepare high-quality submissions, reports, and case documents
Contribute to business development, client engagement, and profile-raising initiatives
Support continuous improvement, training, and knowledge sharing across the team
About You
We are looking for a confident and experienced regulatory lawyer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy. You will likely have:
- Significant xwwtmva experience in regulatory, disciplinary, professional standards, or litigation work
Strong exposure to fitness to practise or equivalent regulatory proceedings
Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive, and high-risk matters independently
Experience supervising and developing junior team members
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, counsel, and experts
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues early and provide clear, strategic solutions
Confidence acting as a senior point of escalation within a legal team
What’s on Offer
- High-quality, meaningful regulatory work with public interest impact
A top-tier specialist team with a national reputation
Strong support for professional development and career progression
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive culture
Competitive salary and benefits package