Regulatory Barrister 3+ To £££
This market-leading firm works with the majority of the health and social care regulators, as well as regulators in legal services and education. They handle the most complex and high profile cases faced by professional regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). They are looking for an experienced advocate to present cases
at final substantive hearing and represent regulators at interim application and case management hearings. These include those involving dishonesty, fraud, sexual misconduct and serious instances of deficient professional performance. You will have the opportunity to input into case direction at all stages of the investigation and preparation process and also get involved in broader advisory work including the use of statutory powers and a wide range of other issues affecting regulators. You will appear in the High Court and First Tier Tribunal on appeals from decisions of the regulators. Advocacy experience, including trial/ final hearing advocacy is essential preferably in a professional disciplinary/ fitness to practise context but applicants who can demonstrate the required skills and experience from other sectors will also be considered.