Regulatory Lawyer
Milton Keynes - Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days remote)
£46.70 - £55.00 per hour
Initial 2-month contract
Immediate start
We are seeking an experienced Regulatory or Public Law Solicitor to join a leading professional body on an interim basis.
This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s governance and regulatory decision-making processes, supporting statutory committees and tribunals to ensure outcomes are fair, transparent and legally robust.
You will act as a neutral and independent legal advisor, ensuring that committee proceedings are conducted in line with regulations and that decisions are properly recorded and defensible.
Day to Day Duties:
*Provide procedural and legal advice to regulatory and disciplinary committees
*Attend committee meetings and act as Secretary, ensuring governance standards and regulatory frameworks are followed
*Review investigation reports and case documentation ahead of committee hearings
*Provide clear procedural guidance to decision-makers throughout the process
*Draft and review legal documentation, committee minutes and formal records of decisions
*Ensure decisions are accurately documented and compliant with relevant regulations
*Support the approval and finalisation of records of decisions and committee outcomes
*Respond to queries relating to committee procedures, decisions and governance processes
*Maintain strict neutrality and independence when advising committees and supporting their decision-making
What we are looking for:
*Legally qualified with post-qualification experience in a regulatory, tribunal, judicial or committee environment
*Experience supporting or advising committees, panels or tribunals
*Strong understanding of governance, regulations and procedural frameworks
*Experience reviewing reports and complex case documentation
*Strong legal drafting skills, including minutes and formal decision records
*Ability to provide clear procedural advice to non-lawyers
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Proven ability to manage queries and stakeholder relationships across regulatory or governance environments
*A clear understanding of the importance of impartiality, neutrality and committee independence
This role would particularly suit candidates with experience working within:
*Professional regulators
*Disciplinary bodies
*Tribunal or hearing environments
*Fitness to practise or professional conduct frameworks
For example organisations such as:
*ACCA
*CIMA
*NMC
*HCPC
*Other professional or statutory regulatory bodies
If you are experienced in advising committees within a regulatory or governance environment and are available for an immediate interim assignment, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.