Regulatory Lawyer – RICS

✅ Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister with proven advocacy skills?
✅ Experienced in regulatory casework and keen to use your expertise to protect the public interest?
✅ Looking for a role where your legal advice and case presentation will directly shape the future of a global profession?

If so, read on. We’re looking for a Regulatory Lawyer to join our highly collaborative Legal team at RICS. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise, case management, and advocacy in a role that supports effective regulation of one of the world’s most respected professions.

✅ Are you a qualified solicitor or barrister with proven advocacy skills?
✅ Experienced in regulatory casework and keen to use your expertise to protect the public interest?
✅ Looking for a role where your legal advice and case presentation will directly shape the future of a global profession?

If so, read on. We’re looking for a Regulatory Lawyer to join our highly collaborative Legal team at RICS. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise, case management, and advocacy in a role that supports effective regulation of one of the world’s most respected professions.

• Meaningful impact: Your work will help maintain confidence in the surveying profession worldwide.
• Variety and challenge: From advising on complaints and investigations to presenting cases before tribunals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with investigators, paralegals, senior stakeholders, and external Counsel.
• Professional development: Expand your regulatory expertise and contribute to shaping best practice.
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a balance of home working with 3 collaborative days in either our London or Birmingham office.
• Wellbeing and benefits: A competitive package designed to support your lifestyle, including:
– 25 days holiday plus public holidays
– Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
– Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
– Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities

You’ll bring a mix of legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong advocacy skills. Specifically:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales).
• Advocacy experience before tribunals, courts, or adjudicatory bodies.
• Experience in disciplinary or regulatory casework, ideally within a professional regulator or public body.
• Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure relevant to regulatory work.
• Excellent drafting and case management skills, with the ability to handle complex matters.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills — both in writing and in person.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with sound judgment and independence.
• Ability to deliver against KPIs and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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About us

RICS is a globally respected professional body that sets the highest standards in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. With 140,000 members worldwide, we regulate to protect the public interest and uphold trust in the profession. Your role will help ensure our regulatory decisions are fair, robust, and effective.
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👉 Ready to put your advocacy and regulatory expertise to work on a global stage?

Apply now and help us deliver fair and effective regulation for the profession.