Professional Support Lawyer

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your specialist legal skills, knowledge and expertise to monitor and analyse legal and regulatory developments affecting the legal profession, including changes to legislation, case law, and professional rules. Additionally, you will provide legal research and analysis to support decision-making and ensure regulatory decisions align with legal and procedural requirements.

As a PSL, you will play a key role in maintaining and updating our internal legal knowledge resources, including regulatory guidance, case law summaries, and best practice notes. You will contribute to and enhance our established Knowledge Bank for the Investigation and Enforcement teams, ensuring that our resources remain effective, clear, and legally robust. Furthermore, you will develop and deliver training on regulatory and legal topics, supporting the professional development of our internal teams through briefing papers, webinars, and legal updates. Your expertise will also be instrumental in the development and implementation of digital tools for legal research, knowledge management, and regulatory casework. By supporting the SRA in adopting AI-driven legal research tools and other innovative technologies, you will help us stay at the forefront of legal tech advancements.

If you are a proactive and knowledgeable legal professional with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, we would love to hear from you. You will work in our Investigations team and report to the Legal and Enforcement department.

What’s in it for me?

• Support the SRA to manage risks by making sure we are aware of key legal developments.
• Play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Knowledge Bank and deliver training that supports the professional development of colleagues, positioning yourself as a leader in the field.
• Work collaboratively with other areas of our organisation to take action to protect the public.

What we are looking for

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Significant post-qualification experience (5+ years PQE) in regulatory, compliance or professional discipline.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing solicitors, barristers, and other legal professionals (e.g., SRA Code of Conduct, BSB Handbook, Legal Services Act 2007).
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Experience in regulatory decision-making or professional conduct matters.
• Ability to translate complex legal principles into clear, practical guidance for non-legal professionals.

Useful and additional information

This role can be based in our Birmingham, Cardiff or London office. We operate on a hybrid working model which means working one to two days a week in the office, and the rest of the week from home. There is a requirement for the successful London/Cardiff based candidate to be in the Birmingham office at least once per month as the team and stakeholders are primarily based in Birmingham. The starting salary for this role is £63,742. For those eligible, an additional 10% London weighting will apply.

If you have any questions that are not answered in the advert or on our website you can contact us.

To apply

Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the requirements of the role listed under the 'what we are looking for' section. Closing date for applications is 27 April 2025 at 23:55, however we may choose to close the application period earlier if sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if the role is of interest. As part of the selection process applicants may be asked to complete a written assessment which will be followed by an interview. If your application is successful, we will contact you to let you know what to expect.