Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Birmingham, UK
Summary: The Ethics Adviser (Solicitor) role involves providing expert guidance on solicitors' conduct rules, assisting the legal services sector in applying these regulations. The position requires delivering risk-based advice through various communication channels and participating in regulatory decision-making processes. Candidates will also have opportunities to develop specialist expertise and contribute to enhancing the team's impact. This role is ideal for those who enjoy problem-solving and delivering high-quality customer service within a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert technical and professional guidance on solicitors' conduct rules.
- Deliver risk-based guidance to the profession via telephone, correspondence, and webchat.
- Participate in the regulatory decision-making process regarding applications to waive SRA rules.
- Develop specialist expertise on specific areas of the SRA's rules.
- Support the team's mission to enhance its positive impact and service to the profession.
- Manage a wide variety of queries and deliver practical, consistent, and accurate guidance.
- Contribute to projects that improve the team's service and customer feedback.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer with experience in private practice or in-house.
- Excellent ability to retain and apply large volumes of information in time-limited circumstances.
- Strong understanding of regulations and the law.
- Proven ability to analyze complex factual cases and extract critical information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic and committed to providing expert technical and professional advice.
- Competent judgment maker.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other