Ethics Adviser

Permanent
Full time - flexible working may be considered
35 hours per week
£30,849 - £35,000 per annum
Birmingham

What is in it for you?

  • Fantastic opportunity to work in-house or move from private practice
  • Be at the forefront of advising on the rules that govern solicitors' conduct
  • Showcase your ability to liaise with external stakeholders providing excellent customer service
  • Enjoy a varied role, with challenge and ownership
  • Training on rules and principles of conduct

The role

The Professional Ethics Guidance team are seeking a highly motivated and positive individual to join a skilled and supportive team of existing Ethics Advisers.

As an Ethics Adviser, you will specialise in providing advice on the rules that govern solicitors’ conduct and assist solicitors in applying these to their situation. You will give advice on the telephone, web chat and in writing, so you will need to communicate clearly, concisely and accurately.

With a natural ability to build rapport quickly, you will be the first port of call and will manage a substantial number of queries on a wide variety of subjects. You will also case work applications for waivers of the outcomes of the Code of Conduct and make first instance decisions on applications under Rule 20 of the SRA Accounts Rules.

The work is pressurised but varied and will suit someone who likes a challenge. You will need to take ownership of each query, meeting the highest performance standards at all times.

We will provide training on the rules and principles of conduct, but you will need to show an aptitude to apply them in relation to individual situations.

The helpline is open to the profession Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00 and you will need to cover these hours.

What we are looking for

  • Passionate and driven individuals
  • PQE 2-3 years
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience of private practice and advising on anti-money laundering
  • Resilience and the ability to work under pressure, delivering to deadlines
  • Competent decision maker, using appropriate judgement

 We have one permanent opportunity in the team.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.

Essential

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Qualified lawyer - solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Experience in legal practice

Experience in advising on anti-money laundering legislation

Ability to give advice to a wide range of professionals

Ability to apply principles and criteria in decision making

Ability to grasp complex factual cases and draw out critical information

Resilient and able to work in a constantly changing environment

Ability to work under pressure to deliver a large workload to meet deadlines

Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player

Excellent drafting, research, analytical and problem solving skills

IT literate (Windows based software)

Desirable

Track record of leading and delivering solutions, taking responsibility and accountability for the successful resolution of complex issues

Ability to manage ad hoc projects and personal development

Understanding of regulatory and operational risk

Knowledge of the application of relevant legislation, regulatory standards, processes and procedures

The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Vacancy closing date: 17/05/2017, 23:55

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.

 We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.