Regulatory Associate (1+ years PQE)
We are seeking a Regulatory Associate (1+ PQE) to join our busy and highly regarded Regulatory team. Top ranked in Chambers UK and Legal 500; our Regulatory team are recognised as one of the best in the UK with a broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and sensitive cases, supporting professional regulators in preparing matters for Fitness to Practise and disciplinary proceedings.
You’ll take ownership of your own caseload while collaborating closely with colleagues across the team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will see you:
- Manage a caseload of regulatory and professional discipline matters
- Assess incoming instructions and develop case strategy
- Analyse evidence and identify key legal issues
- Draft allegations, witness statements, and key legal documents
- Interview and liaise with witnesses
- Instruct Counsel and expert witnesses where appropriate
- Work closely with clients, registrants’ representatives, and internal stakeholders
- Supervise Paralegals and contribute to team development
- Ensure adherence to service level agreements and case management systems
About You
We’re looking for a motivated and commercially aware Associate who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for candidates with:
- 1+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in regulatory or professional discipline work
- Strong drafting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
- Confidence in client communication, both written and verbal
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support junior team members
- Commercial and pragmatic thinking
- A proactive, positive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
- Interest in business development and networking
- Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful and high-profile regulatory cases
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth, development, and progression
- Flexible working options available
- A firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity
Benefits
At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme with firm contributions
- Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
- 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
- 6 free 11 therapy sessions through Self Space
- Cycle to work scheme and in office bike storage, season ticket loan
- Health screenings
- Holiday buy/sell/bank
- Retail & technology vouchers
- GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
- Holiday accrual with length of service
- Time off for good causes
Why KN?
Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work. We look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.
Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
