Full time

Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise

eNL

London, EC4R 0BR

£63000 - £74526 per annum

Posted: 04 August 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 03 September 2026

Ref: 60573678

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About the Role

A Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise is sought for a permanent, full-time position based in London, offering a salary between £63,000 and £74,526 per annum depending on experience. This senior role involves delivering expert legal guidance on complex and sensitive casework, overseeing high-risk investigations, and acting as a principal adviser. With five or more years’ relevant experience, you will manage challenging matters and contribute to strategic decision-making within a respected regulatory body. The organisation provides a competitive benefits package, including a generous pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Your caseload will require meticulous judgement and clear communication. This position suits a qualified solicitor or barrister seeking leadership responsibility within a professional regulatory environment.

Senior Regulatory Lawyer – Fitness to Practise, 5+ Years’ Experience, London / Hybrid, £63,000 - £74,526 DOE. Join a respected regulatory organisation offering a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, life insurance, wellbeing resources and flexible hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a collaborative and forward thinking organisation. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. Job Ref: 4906
THE ROLE:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Regulatory Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on complex Fitness to Practise matters. Acting as a senior legal adviser, you will oversee high risk and sensitive casework, ensuring investigations and hearing preparation are conducted to the highest professional standards.
You will be responsible for monitoring the quality, compliance and performance of external legal providers, using management information and performance data to drive effective case progression, resource planning and continuous improvement. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to governance initiatives, policy development and wider organisational strategy, while deputising for senior leadership when required.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Barristers with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a strong background in Fitness to Practise matters within a regulatory environment.
The successful candidate will possess excellent technical legal knowledge, sound judgement and significant experience advising on complex regulatory investigations and proceedings. You will also have proven leadership and people management skills, together with previous experience overseeing and managing external legal providers.
THE PACKAGE:
On offer is a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, life insurance, wellbeing resources and flexible hybrid working. The role requires attendance in the London office for 1 to 2 days each week, with the remainder of the working week spent remotely.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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