Qualified Advocate - Regulatory - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - typically 2 days per week in office)
Type of Role: Permanent or Fixed Term, Full-time
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
A highly regarded national Regulatory team is seeking an experienced Advocate to join its Cardiff office. Recognised by Chambers and Legal 500, the team advises a wide range of professional regulators and individuals across sectors including law, healthcare, social care, accountancy and education.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading regulatory practices, working on high profile, meaningful cases that protect the public and shape regulatory standards.
The Role
You will undertake a broad range of advocacy and advisory work, appearing before regulatory tribunals and courts across England and Wales, including the High Court.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Presenting cases at interim order hearings, reviews and fully contested trials
- Preparing hearing documentation including skeleton arguments and opening notes
- Advising on the progression and management of regulatory investigations
- Drafting and approving allegations for regulatory tribunals
- Providing wider regulatory advice and contributing to policy development
- Potential to develop a practice as a legal adviser to regulatory panels
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to an advocate with:
- Qualification as a solicitor, barrister or CILEX advocate
- Minimum 1 year's experience conducting contested and uncontested hearings in a regulatory or fitness to practise context
- Strong technical expertise and analytical ability
- Excellent advocacy skills and confidence appearing before tribunals and courts
- A collaborative, team focused approach
- Strong client care skills and the ability to manage your own caseload
- Commitment to continuous professional development and regulatory work
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days per week in office)}
- Opportunities for permanent or fixed term engagement
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- High quality training and development
- Exposure to high profile regulatory work across multiple sectors
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £60000 - £80000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
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Qualified Advocate – Regulatory – Cardiff – Cardiff employer: Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
Chadwick Nott offers an exceptional opportunity for self-employed Private Client Lawyers in Bath, providing a supportive environment that values autonomy and client care. With a focus on professional growth, you will have the chance to manage your own caseload while benefiting from a fee-share earnings model, all within a traditional high street firm known for its commitment to excellence and community engagement.
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Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
