Contentious Associate Lawyer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Resource Solutions Full time

**Role objective**

Resource Solutions has an exciting opportunity for contentious legal professionals across junior, senior and lead associate levels to join the FCA’s Enforcement Division. Our client is looking for enthusiastic and talented UK qualified contentious regulatorylawyers with an expected minimum of 1-5 years (depending upon level) relevant PQE/post-pupillage.

You will have the opportunity to conduct a wide variety of important contentious regulatory work which is often high profile and cutting edge, including proceedings before the RDC, Upper Tribunal and High Court. The FCA provides a dynamic, inclusive, andsupportive team.

**Key responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Conduct litigation and legal reviews of investigations and cases for submission to decision makers including senior FCA decision makers, the RDC, Upper Tribunal and the courts, including drafting and reviewing case papers such as statutory notices, writtensubmissions and statements of case, witness statements, regulatory notices, and charges.
- Provide legal advice to Enforcement investigatory case teams, Authorisations and other FCA colleagues on points of law regarding FCA powers and conduct any resulting regulatory proceedings.
- Instruct and manage external counsel, make written and oral representations to an executive decision maker, RDC, Upper Tribunal and courts.
- Assist in the sharing of knowledge and expertise across Enforcement and contribute to the development and implementation of the FCA's enforcement policy, procedures and guidance.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including colleagues in case teams, Authorisations and supervisory business units, the RDC and external law firms.

**Requirements and qualifications**:

- A qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practicing certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales (if a solicitor), or the General Council of the Bar for England and Wales (if a barrister). We would generally expectyou to have minimum of 1-5 years (depending upon level) relevant PQE/ post-pupillage.
- Demonstrable experience of conducting either commercial litigation or contentious financial services proceedings or investigations.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to deal with a considerable volume of evidence and exercise analytical skills to provide clear advice.
- Experience of managing and progressing a varied caseload and the ability to work in pressurised situations where deadlines are tight.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are someone who is seeking an exciting challenge, and you have the experience and skills required, then please send your CV to me.



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