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Join to apply for theLegal Adviser, SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITYrole atGuardian Jobs 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theLegal Adviser, SOLICITORS REGULATION AUTHORITYrole atGuardian Jobs The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. We regulate in the public interest to ensure solicitors and law firms adhere to high professional standards, to take action against those who fail to comply with their regulatory obligations and to protect the public against risk.The in-house Legal & Enforcement team at the SRA deals with contentious regulatory proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and other related litigation. It also provides legal advice and case direction to our investigation teams and other internal teams at the SRA.We are currently looking to recruit one Permanent and one fixed term Legal Adviser in our Legal & Enforcement team.The roleAs a Legal Adviser, you will deal with contentious matters before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and Courts. Alongside this, you will also provide high quality, risk based, legal and regulatory advice and case direction across our operational areas. You will have opportunities to contribute fresh ideas to our team, looking for opportunities to build on our culture of continuous improvement.You will be required to make and draft formal decisions based on evidential and public interest tests. Where you become involved in conducting disciplinary or other proceedings, you will need to act in the public interest and ensure cases proceed in a proportionate and timely way.You will need to demonstrate understanding of a regulatory environment as you will be involved in providing high quality legal advice and conducting cases either in-house or with the support of external solicitors.Our Legal Advisers join the SRA from a variety of areas of practice. We encourage you to apply if you have experience of conducting contentious litigation in any area. We will give you the opportunity and support to develop expertise as a regulatory lawyer. Read our 'A day in the life of a Legal Adviser' to find what one of our Legal Advisers has to say and to gain further insight into the role. You will find this document attached at the bottom of the advert on the SRA jobs page.What's In It For MeOpportunity to use your litigation skills in the public interest Help to drive forward investigations by providing practical legal advice to Investigation Officers Opportunities to be an advocate of the SRA in public events To expand and develop your legal, regulatory experience Join a supportive and friendly team with a renowned regulatorWhat We Are Looking ForA solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive qualified to practice in England and Wales. Experience of conducting litigation, or providing legal advice preferably in a regulatory environment Significant experience of case analysis, legal drafting and decision making in a contentious or regulatory environment Ability to acquire and apply extensive knowledge of law and regulation of legal servicesUseful And Additional InformationPlease see the attached Role Profile for more detailed information on the role and requirements.There are 3 positions to be filled. Two permanent position and one maternity leave cover.The role is offered on a hybrid basis. It is predominantly home-based with attendance in the office 1 to 2 days a week. We would consider a request to be based at either of our other offices (London or Cardiff), though travel to our main office in Birmingham will be required at least once per month. If you are offered a London based role an additional 10% weighting would apply on the advertised salary; London weighted salary is £58,830.This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week. We are supportive of helping you achieve a balance between your personal and professional life and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements at interview, including providing examples of potential working patterns.If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us viaTo applyPlease click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed under the 'What we are looking for' section above. Your Cover Letter should be no longer than two pages.To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages.Closing date for applications is 14of August 2025 at 11:55pm GMT Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guardian Jobs by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Advisor” roles.West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Criminal / Litigation Legal Counsel - West MidlandsWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Lawyer - Family Law - Sutton Coldfield / Lichfield / WalsallRoyal Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom 8 months ago Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago In House Commercial Legal Counsel (2-4 PQE) BirminghamLegal Counsel, Central Europe - Western RegionBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 23 hours ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swindon, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago eDiscovery Legal Hold Preservation ManagerBirmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Coventry, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 10 minutes ago Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Warwick, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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