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Legal Director - Enforcement

London Permanent £120,190 - £120,190 per year View Job Description
A UK-based Regulator are searching for a Legal Director of Enforcement to join their growing team. Based in London on a hybrid basis, you will have the chance to lead a strong multidisciplinary team supervising major investigations and proceedings, providing strategic direction, and shaping effectiveness of the organisation moving forward.
  • Legal Director with the opportunity to manage multidisciplinary teams
  • Shape regulatory outcomes at the highest level of decision making

About Our Client

Our client is a major UK body responsible for setting standards, promoting integrity, and holding professionals to account across key areas of finance and corporate governance. Operating at the heart of the regulatory landscape, the organisation plays a critical role in maintaining trust in markets and institutions. Its enforcement function is independent, high‑profile and impactful, undertaking complex investigations. The organisation works closely with other national authorities and is known for its rigorous approach, strong values, and commitment to fairness.

Job Description

This is a leadership position within an established Enforcement Division, with responsibility for overseeing and directing complex, high‑profile casework. You will lead and supervise a portfolio of major investigations and proceedings, providing strategic direction, and support to multidisciplinary teams.

  • Setting and driving case strategy across high-risk, high-profile matters
  • Leading preparations for tribunal
  • Advising on all manner of legal, policy, and risk matters related to enforcement
  • Overseeing case budgets
  • Instructing and managing external counsel
  • Managing and developing internal legal and finance professionals

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in contentious regulatory work, white-collar crime, or complex commercial litigation.

  • 10+ PQE
  • Experience leading or managing a team
  • Excellent project / case management
  • Ability to commute into London on a hybrid basis
  • Experience gained within, or acting for, a regulator, prosecuting authority, or disciplinary body is desirable

What's on Offer

  • £120,190 base salary
  • 30 days' annual leave plus flexible bank holidays
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee assistance and well-being support
  • Inclusive, values-driven culture
Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7008349
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-052026-7008349