Regulatory Solicitor

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Regulatory Solicitor – London – Up to £85,000

A highly regarded specialist law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Regulatory Solicitor to join its growing team in London.

This is an opportunity for a solicitor with experience in regulatory, professional discipline, compliance, criminal or related advisory work to join a specialist practice handling a varied range of complex matters.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers on sensitive and high-value matters, develop specialist expertise and take increasing responsibility for client work.

The Role:

  • Manage and assist with a varied caseload of complex regulatory and advisory matters
  • Advise clients on regulatory obligations, investigations, compliance and enforcement
  • Assist with contentious regulatory matters and formal proceedings
  • Support clients through investigations and enforcement processes
  • Undertake legal research and provide clear, practical advice on complex regulatory issues
  • Prepare correspondence, submissions, statements and other legal documentation
  • Liaise with clients, regulators, experts, counsel and other relevant stakeholders
  • Attend meetings, hearings and other proceedings where appropriate
  • Assist with litigation, appeals and other challenges to regulatory decisions
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Work closely with senior lawyers and contribute to the development of the wider practice
  • Contribute to business development, networking and client-facing initiatives
  • Develop specialist knowledge across a range of regulated sectors

About You:

  • A Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2+ years’ PQE
  • Experience in regulatory, professional discipline, criminal, compliance or related advisory work
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Excellent drafting and communication abilities
  • Confident dealing with clients and other professional stakeholders
  • Comfortable handling sensitive and complex matters
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
  • Commercially aware with a practical and client-focused approach
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
  • A genuine interest in developing a specialist regulatory practice

The Benefits:

  • Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Employee ownership benefits
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Private medical and wellbeing benefits
  • Life assurance
  • Professional development and training
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 020 3918 1665 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Posted: September 19th, 2026