Bar Standards Board – Senior case Officer (18 Month FTC x 2)

Vacancy

The Role

 We are looking to appoint a full-time qualified barrister, solicitor (or equivalent) within the Investigations and Enforcement team. The team is responsible for investigating allegations against barristers and taking disciplinary or other action on behalf of the BSB.  As the successful post holder, you will hold your own caseload including complex cases and will be responsible for:

• investigating reports received of barristers’ conduct
• gathering evidence and deciding on the content of bundles,
• drafting allegations, reports and charges
• corresponding with barristers, witnesses and anyone involved in the regulatory process.
• Ensuring decisions are made in line with the Scheme of Delegation
• You will also be required to attend hearings and support counsel at tribunals and appeals before the High Court.

Key skills and experience required to undertake the role include:

• Qualified barrister, solicitor, FCILEX (or equivalent)
• Experience of legal procedures or litigation
• Substantial experience of casework
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing knowledge and supporting other members of staff
• Knowledge of regulatory procedures and/or experience of working for a regulator is desirable

Full details of the role requirements, and role specification can be viewed in the job description – see below/ attached.

The BSB

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulates barristers and their professional practice and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest. We are responsible for setting education and training requirements, setting standards, authorising organisations, monitoring the service provided, and handling complaints. Barristers work at the heart of our justice system so BSB’s mission is fundamentally important to the maintenance of the rule of law. 

Our people value our friendly and respectful environment, our support for flexible working, the opportunity to have a high degree of impact and our interesting, challenging, and varied work.  More about our work can be viewed on our website, including our Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.

Working for the BSB

The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.
  • Minimum of 40% of working time in the office.
  • Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.
• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme
• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• Parental leave and flexible working policies
• Plus a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, discounts and rewards.

Applying

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter, addressingthe essential criteria from the person specification.  We operate an anonymous recruitment process, to reduce the chance of unconscious bias from our process, please remove your name and other personal information from your CV and covering letter before submitting.

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The Bar Standards Board is a Disability Confident Committed employer.  Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact us via email at BSBPeopleTeam@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk to discuss arrangements.

The Bar Standard Board aims to recruit a talented workforce and values the diversity in background, skills and experience of its staff. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all job applicants irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, maternity or pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status or gender re-assignment.

Please note, we reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing date for this position. Therefore, we would encourage an early application.