Senior Policy Lawyer

The Role

To lead a team of specialist policy lawyers as part of a multi-disciplinary Enforcement team dealing with enforcement policy issues in respect of complex investigations and litigation. The role includes:

• Leading a team of lawyers in the development and implementation of policy and strategy for the Enforcement Division’s complex investigations.
• Providing high-quality advice and analysis for the Enforcement Division legal and policy issues.
• Leading workstreams to create, implement and maintain the Enforcement Division’s policies and procedures.
• Drafting advice and guidance on cross-cutting policy issues, in areas of existing and emerging policy on legal issues.
• Engaging with lawyers and policy advisers within the FRC, Government Departments and other agencies on legal and policy matters.
• Preparing and delivering training and presentations to internal stakeholders.
• Instructing specialist counsel to advise on enforcement legal and policy issues of high complexity or risk.
• Understanding and demonstrating best practice in complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies for the protection of personal, confidential and/or sensitive data.
• Co-ordinating the Enforcement Division’s relationships with key stakeholders within the FRC and with other regulators and enforcement agencies.
• The role may also include line management of junior lawyers or legal assistants.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a solicitor or barrister with significant experience of regulatory law, public law, commercial litigation and/or white-collar crime. In addition to enthusiasm for carrying out work in the public interest, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• A strong intellect and good judgement;
• Excellent legal and analytical skills, including the ability to understand technical accounting issues;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others at all levels within and across teams;
• Experience of managing and driving forward large and complex cases with minimum supervision;
• Credibility to lead the engagement with senior professionals;
• Determination and self-motivation to pursue matters and make fair and robust legal decisions;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines;
• Sound financial management and budgeting skills; and
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues as part of case teams or as a line manager.

The role will be based in our Birmingham or London office (although the FRC’s hybrid working policy currently permits 3 days per week remote work).

Rewards and benefits

• The FRC offers remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave, ability to buy extra leave.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
• The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.
• The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos.

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