Regulatory Accountancy Associate (3-5 PQE)

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

Our regulatory team is consistently and independently recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 as a leader in the market. Our team of specialist and highly experienced lawyers act for individuals, organisations, corporates and regulators, providing advice on regulatory compliance, investigations, adjudication, enforcement and prosecutions. We help clients respond to regulatory investigations and interventions when the continued operation or reputation of the individual or the business is at stake.

To advise clients in a range of regulatory defence matters, with a focus on the accountancy and built environment sector where advice would be given on compliance, regulatory investigations and the regulatory implications of securing external investment.  The role also involves a knowledge and marketing element to keep abreast of developments in the regulatory world to include drafting marketing materials; knowledge management; and assisting with raising the profile of the team.

Kingsley Napley acts for a number of regulated professionals and firms across a number of sectors.  This role will involve providing advice to accountancy firms, regulated firms in the built environment or actuarial sector and individuals who seek advice in relation to regulation, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings and other inquiries of them by the FRC, ICAEW. ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, CIPFA, CIMA, RICS and the IFoA.  This work includes defending clients in a disciplinary or regulatory context, advising firms on compliance matters including AML requirements, and advising on regulatory implications of external equity transactions on the buyer and seller side.

                                                    The role will involve:

• Client onboarding
• Detailed legal analysis
• Written and verbal advice to clients
• Corresponding with regulators
• Attending meetings with clients and others
• Preparing witness statements
• Instructing expert witnesses and Counsel
• Maintaining and further developing a knowledge bank
• Being responsible for horizon scanning and the drafting of marketing literature and LinkedIn content
• Working closely with Partners to grow the reputation of the team and the firm.
• Supervision of Paralegals and junior solicitors
• Effective use of Case Management Systems

Other such duties as and when required.

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, changes will not be made without full consultation with the post holder.

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.