Hays Specialist Recruitment

Enforcement and Investigations Lawyer

City of London EC2V 6DN

Key information

Pay
£850 to £900 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
23 Oct 2026
Closing date
30 Oct 2026

About this role

We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer to join a high-profile regulated organisation on an initial 6-month assignment. The role will focus on regulatory enforcement, investigations and disciplinary matters, supporting cases involving potential regulatory and professional breaches.

Duration

initial 6 months

Rate

up to £900pd via umbrella

Hybrid working

3 days a week in a London-based office

Key experienceWe are particularly interested in lawyers with experience in

  • Regulatory enforcement and investigations
  • Disciplinary or professional conduct matters
  • Litigation within a regulated environment
  • Managing complex investigations and contentious regulatory matters
  • Interpreting and applying regulatory rules and frameworks
  • Working with senior stakeholders on sensitive or high-profile cases

Ideal backgroundsRelevant candidates may have worked within

  • Bank of England, FCA or Financial Reporting Council
  • Leading law firms within regulatory enforcement, investigations or financial services litigation
  • Banks, financial institutions, exchanges or other regulated financial services organisations
  • Professional or disciplinary bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Association of Optometrists
  • Other regulated environments where professional indemnity, conduct and disciplinary proceedings are relevant

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