This role will involve:
- Taking responsibility for the strategic direction of investigations, and efficient case progression and financial management of cases
- Reviewing complaints, evidence, and investigation reports;
- Advising regulators on the appropriate charges or allegations to bring;
- Assessing whether there is sufficient evidence of misconduct, incompetence, or breaches of professional standards;
- Preparing legal documents, witness statements, and evidentiary materials;
- Ensuring that proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and procedural rules;
- Recommending or arguing for appropriate sanctions where misconduct is proven;
- Instructing experts and counsel;
- Direction and supervision of paralegals;
- Planning and delivering team training;
- Producing clear, engaging marketing materials that demonstrate expertise and other ad hoc marketing activity;
- Compliance with the SRA Handbook and where appropriate the BSB Handbook