Regulatory Lawyer

Description

• Professional development: Expand your regulatory expertise and contribute to shaping best practice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with investigators, paralegals, senior stakeholders, and external Counsel.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes, identifying lessons learned and embedding improvements.
• Variety and challenge: From advising on complaints and investigations to presenting cases before tribunals.
• Negotiate outcomes where appropriate, ensuring proportionality and fairness.
• Manage and present disciplinary and appeal cases before Regulatory Tribunal panels.
• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice to support proportionate, risk-based regulation.
• Deliver training to colleagues on legal and regulatory issues, sharing insight and best practice.
• Research and apply developments in case law and regulatory standards to strengthen case outcomes.
• Manage a personal caseload, progressing cases efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Draft high-quality instructions and briefs for external Counsel and liaise to ensure effective case preparation.

Requirements

✅ Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister with proven advocacy skills?

👉 Ready to put your advocacy and regulatory expertise to work on a global stage?

Regulatory Lawyer – Hybrid (London or Birmingham, 3 days a week in-office)

✅ Experienced in regulatory casework and keen to use your expertise to protect the public interest?

If so, read on. We’re looking for a Regulatory Lawyer to join our highly collaborative Legal team at RICS. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise, case management, and advocacy in a role that supports effective regulation of one of the world’s most respected professions.

• Advocacy experience before tribunals, courts, or adjudicatory bodies.
• Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure relevant to regulatory work.
• Experience in disciplinary or regulatory casework, ideally within a professional regulator or public body.
• Excellent drafting and case management skills, with the ability to handle complex matters.
• Ability to deliver against KPIs and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills — both in writing and in person.
• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales).

Benefits

• – Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• – Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
• – Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a balance of home working with 3 collaborative days in either our London or Birmingham office.
• – 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• Wellbeing and benefits: A competitive package designed to support your lifestyle, including:

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance