Regulatory Associate (3+ PQE)

Regulatory Associate / Senior Associate (3+ PQE)

Kingsley Napley LLP

Top ranked in Chambers & Partners UK and Legal 500; our Regulatory team is recognised as one of the best in the market. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our market‑leading legal services regulatory team.

• Work on high‑profile matters advising law firms alongside five leading experts
• Be part of a team shaping the future of legal services in a rapidly evolving market driven by AI and private equity investment
• The opportunity to learn from the best and run your own matters, with a mix of litigation & regulatory investigations and SRA advisory work
• The genuine opportunity to grow into a role. We’re not expecting you to have ‘done it all’ – we’re willing to invest in you and support your development
• You’ll have a voice and will contribute to the overall strategy and growth of the team, including exploring innovation opportunities
• Be part of a top ranked law firm, as voted by Best Companies – one known for its truly collaborative culture. We offer excellent benefits, an annual salary review, promotion opportunities and hybrid working / flexible working policies

What you’ll do:

• You’ll act for law firms and legal professionals seeking advice in relation to regulation, risk and compliance, professional conduct matters, investigations and disciplinary proceedings
• Advisory work requiring an inquisitive, analytical mind, digging deeper into research and crafting persuasive arguments
• Collaborating across various teams at KN including employment, data protection, public law, reputation management and investigations. You will never work in a silo!
• Handling a diverse portfolio of regulatory investigations and advisory work

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years PQE with a solid grounding either in regulatory or public law (ideally in a regulatory context)
• Litigation and/or investigations experience in the regulatory and/or disciplinary field
• A lawyer currently working in private practice, for a regulator or in another in‑house role
• Someone who is inquisitive and thrives on finding the ‘winning points’ in persuasive drafting
• A naturally curious and analytical mindset with excellent drafting skills

What you’ll learn:

• Developing client‑facing and BD skills at your own pace, supported by a team of committed partners
• Developing an expertise in the legal services regulatory framework, supported by a market‑leading team

Why KN?

Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and well‑being very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work.

We look for committed, reflective and diverse team players whose core values align with ours.

For a discreet or confidential phone call please contact Natalie Slater (Head of Talent Attraction & Recruitment) at Kingsley Napley.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom