Solicitor / Associate Solicitor – Public and Regulatory LawFull-Time Permanent Positions AvailableAbout FieldfisherFieldfisher LLP is a European law Firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. Our growing network has over 2,200 people across 28 offices throughout Europe, China and Silicon Valley (USA) providing highly commercial advice based on an in-depth understanding of our clients' needs.Our Public and Regulatory department is comprised of several specialised sub-teams. With a team of 35 solicitors, we offer unparalleled legal advice and representation to CEOs, Boards, and Councils of regulators and public bodies. We provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of our clients' functions and duties, including policy advice, governance, statutory interpretation, and managing legal challenges.We also act for well-known social media sites and high street coffee chains as well as pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical devices companies, energy suppliers, banks and technology leaders.Clients choose to work with us because we deliver commercial, pragmatic and innovative solutions through our exceptional legal expertise and experience, on time and on budget.The RolesWe are growing our team Due to our continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, we are seeking to recruit a number ofSolicitors and Associate Solicitorsto join ourPublic and Regulatorydepartment.Join our team and you will contribute towards a rewarding and varied caseload, including investigations, litigation, enforcement, regulatory prosecutions, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law. You will be given ample autonomy in your role, in a supportive and collaborative team environment. These roles require provision of expert legal advice, underpinned by a sound commercial understanding of client needs and expectations.If you are keen to progress in a forward-thinking Firm and gain exposure to an exciting and varied range of work, we want to hear from youThe successful candidates will gain invaluable experience in:Advising professional regulatory bodies in respect of the management of fitness to practise/disciplinary complaints received, from preliminary stage through to sanction.Advising on all elements of the investigation, preparation and presentation of cases for hearing before disciplinary Committees and Boards/Councils/Tribunals of regulatory bodies.Advising clients in respect of Superior Court litigation, including judicial review, statutory appeals, sanction confirmation applications and urgent applications.Advising regulatory bodies on their statutory powers and functions.The successful candidates will have the following skills and experience:3-7 years' experience in Public and Regulatory and/or Administrative Law (although all suitably qualified, including more experienced candidates will be fully considered);Litigation experience, particularly in the field of judicial review;Demonstrable experience of drafting complex written advices on Public and Regulatory and/or Administrative Law issues;A strong commercial focus and business acumen;Ability to foster trusted relationships with our clients;Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail;Strong organisational and time management skills;Team player with strong communication skills;A good work ethic with a positive "can do" attitude and approach to work.Capacity to work independently under own initiative.Experience in any of the following areas is desirable:Advising on the regulation of financial service providers.Advising on the regulation of technology service providers.Advising on European Union regulatory law particularly in areas related to financial services and / or technology services.To ApplyTo apply for these roles, please submit your CV and Cover letter to or if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role confidentially please contact Karen Dempsey, Human Resource Director on Competitive salary and compensation package offered along with hybrid working being facilitated.