Technical Adviser
What is in it for you?
• Work in one of the largest operational teams in the SRA
• Showcase your ability to provide first class technical advice
• Opportunity to positively influence colleagues
• Contribute to the development of SRA policies and processes
The role
Reporting to Senior Technical Adviser, you will be responsible for providing high quality technical advice and support to the Authorisation directorate of the SRA.
Authorisation is the gatekeeper for entry into the legal profession. It authorises entry for both firms and individuals and validates that both firms and individuals can take on specific roles within law firms.
As a Technical Adviser you will use you use your extensive knowledge of the regulations and statute to review and produce excellent decisions and reports. You will coach and mentor staff, positively influencing their behaviours, attitudes to risk and their approach to regulation. You will also help to develop and provide training and technical / legal advice.
Working with the Senior Technical Adviser, you will also contribute to the development of the SRA’s policies and processes.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their knowledge and application of the regulations, gain coaching and training skills and join a supportive team.
What we are looking for
• Ability to communicate effectively at a senior level
• Awareness of risk and any potential impact
• Ability to make sound judgements based on clear rationale
Essential
Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with related work experience
Knowledge of SRA objectives, key result areas and how to connect this with the political landscape
Communicates effectively at senior levels
Understanding of regulatory and operational risk and its impact upon the area
Track record of leading and delivering solutions, taking accountability for the successful resolution of very complex issues
Resilient and able to work in a constantly changing environment
Pro-active and makes decisions
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.
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.