At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Independent Decision-Making Body to make impactful regulatory decisions.
- Company: Independent regulatory body for barristers in England and Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, training opportunities, and travel expense reimbursement.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with a commitment to professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the legal profession while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Practising barristers or individuals with no legal background welcome.
The predicted salary is between 165 - 165 £ per hour.
Overview
We are the independent regulatory body for barristers in England and Wales, seeking barrister and lay members for our Independent Decision‑Making Body (IDB).
The IDB makes regulatory decisions that require independent input, operating since October 2019.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for, attend and/or chair panel meetings for enforcement and appeals cases.
- Attend required training sessions and stay current on matters relating to the regulation of the Bar.
- Act as panel secretary where requested, supporting drafting of decisions and related documentation.
- Membership Requirements
Barrister members
Practising barristers or those who have held a practising certificate within the last three years.
Lay members
Individuals who have never been a barrister or solicitor, and who have never been called to the Bar. (Persons ever called to the Bar are considered not lay.)
- Appointments are for an initial term of up to four years, renewable for a further four‑year term based on satisfactory performance after two years.
- Remuneration
- Base rate: £330 per day or £165 per half‑day, with an additional 12.07% for holiday pay and VAT where applicable.
- Induction and training: £330 per day or £165 per half‑day.
- Panel meetings: £430 per day or £215 per half‑day, including a loading of £100 per day and £50 per half‑day for reading time.
- Chair of a panel: additional loading of £100 per day and £50 per half‑day.
- Panel secretary: £750 per day.
- Training & Attendance
- Mandatory induction and training twice annually (June and December) at BSB offices in London.
- Panel members may attend meetings remotely; however, attendance at in‑person training is required and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all people who meet the role requirements regardless of background.
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the profession we regulate and the public we serve, and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident and Committed employer, and candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme.
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