Entity Authorisation and Supervision Officer

Do you have experience of carrying out risk analysis in a regulatory context? Are you someone who enjoys working with detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture? You will engage with firms and professionals, clearly explaining expectations and influencing positive outcomes, and you will contribute to a role that is varied, purposeful, and provides insight into how regulation works in practice. If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

CILEx Regulation (CRL) is the independent regulatory body of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. CRL authorises and regulates legal professionals and law firms across England and Wales, with a clear mission to protect consumers, uphold high professional standards, and support a diverse and effective legal profession. CRL oversees qualification standards, monitors ongoing compliance, and takes action where necessary to maintain confidence in the legal sector. Its work is guided by a strong set of values: integrity, excellence, fairness, transparency, and efficiency. This is an exciting time to join CRL and contribute directly to the delivery and development of its regulatory approach.

You will join CRL’s Regulation team in a hands-on and wide-ranging role focused on the authorisation, supervision, and ongoing monitoring of regulated entities and self-employed members. Working closely with an experienced colleague in a parallel role, you will assess applications for authorisation using a risk-based framework, supervise authorised entities, and gather intelligence that informs CRL’s regulatory approach. The role involves regular contact with regulated firms and professionals, requiring you to explain regulatory expectations clearly, build constructive relationships, and, where necessary, encourage improvements in compliance. This is a challenging and rewarding position for someone who is detail-focused, confident in their judgement, and comfortable balancing technical assessment with practical communication.

While prior regulatory experience is helpful, CRL is also open to candidates who have worked within regulated or professional services environments and are keen to deepen their regulatory expertise. The role is home-based, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. Occasional travel is required for inspections, meetings, and events, with travel expenses covered.

• Assess applications for authorisation using CRL’s risk assessment framework, including basic and advanced risk assessments.
• Supervise authorised entities and self-employed members, monitoring compliance with regulatory and AML requirements.
• Conduct occasional on-site inspections of practices across the UK and produce clear, evidence-based inspection reports.
• Liaise with firms to ensure recommendations and conditions of authorisation are understood and implemented.
• Refer cases to the Strategic Risk Committee with clear analysis and recommendations.
• Support the ongoing development and refinement of authorisation and supervision processes and documentation.
• Gather, analyse, and record intelligence on risks in legal practice and share insights with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support AML supervision activities and promote professional standards across the regulated community.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will bring a combination of analytical ability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of legal practices and business models.
• Proven experience of carrying out risk analysis in a regulatory context.
• Knowledge or experience of legal research or intelligence gathering.
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply a risk-based approach to supervision, with a strong understanding of key regulatory risks.
• Communicates clearly, precisely, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Manages own time and workload effectively, meeting standards and deadlines while handling competing priorities.
• Uses appropriate methods to research and gather intelligence, analysing information methodically to generate well-reasoned solutions.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a professional, focused, and persistent approach, with a commitment to continuous self-development.
• Remains calm and resilient under pressure.

A qualification in risk analysis or business management, along with an understanding of regulatory principles within a professional services environment, knowledge of entity regulation and assessment, and experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint, would be advantageous.

For a confidential discussion, please email resourcingteam@fjwilson.com. Please note, we reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.