Fitness to Practise Barrister/Advocate

Full Job Description

About the Job

This is a great opportunity to join a top tier Legal 500 firm as part of their market-leading regulatory team.

Fitness to Practise - Barrister/Advocate - Birmingham - Up to £85,000 salary

The Role

We are pleased to represent a Legal 500, global insurance firm in their search for a Barrister to join their regulatory team, focusing on health and social care regulation cases.

Due to the development and continued growth of the firm’s regulatory department, it is now seeking to appoint a Barrister to present cases at final substantive hearings and represent regulators at interim application and case management hearings.

The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy experience, primarily in a Fitness to Practice and regulatory setting.

There's also the opportunity to work on broader advisory matters and there will also be opportunities to appear in the High Court and the First Tier Tribunal.

The Candidate

• A Barrister, ideally with experience in dealing with Fitness to Practise matters
• Strong advocacy skills
• Experience in working with expert witnesses and supporting vulnerable witnesses
• Able to conduct evidence reviews, allegation drafting and prepare opening notes
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
• Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary– up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Superb working environment
• 28 days annual leave
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Progression Opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Market leading bonus structure
• Accessible to public transport (transport links to train and bus routes)

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Kiernan Stott Retained Consultant – INDKS

Direct Dial : 0121 392 7377 Mobile: 07961 696 703

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