At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Lawyer, Committees & Tribunals to join our Milton Keynes team on a permanent basis. The role offers a salary of £74,000, hybrid working (2 office/3 home), and 9:00am-5:00pm hours. Additional office attendance may be required during the first 8 weeks for training. You'll also travel to London for committee meetings, with dates scheduled in advance. Attendance at these is essential.

What you will be doing;

• Provide legal and procedural guidance to regulatory committees, acting as secretary to ensure decisions are fair, transparent, consistent and legally defensible
• Act as a critical legal safeguard by reviewing and refining committee decision drafts, ensuring alignment with public law principles and ICAEW's regulatory framework
• Conduct gateway reviews – legal checks on regulatory cases at draft stage to identify substantive or procedural issues before committee referral
• Draft guidance, regulations and internal policies, advising on regulatory developments and supporting the evolution of ICAEW's regulatory framework
• Line manage Committees and Tribunals Officers, supporting their professional development and delivery of high-quality committee administration
• Serve as first point of contact for procedural queries arising from committee decisions, identifying legal risks and advising on process integrity

What you will need;

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' post qualification experience (PQE)
• Experience working in a regulated environment, professional discipline arena, or local authority – ideally in a legal or advisory capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement under pressure, the ability to manage a varied and autonomous workload, and some experience managing or supervising others

What you can expect from us;

• A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
• Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• 24 – 27 days' holiday depending on length of service and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.