Casework Lawyer
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The Vacancy
| Job Title | Casework Lawyer (2x 18-month FTC) |
| Hours | 35 hours per week - Full time Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum of 40% of working time in the office. |
| Job level | £54,000 to £56,000 annum pro rata - Band 4 |
| Location | High Holborn, London |
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, addressing the 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.
To apply, please submit an application via the Networx Recruitment Platform.
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.
| Closing Date | Monday 2nd March 2026 |
| Proposed Interview Date | w/c 9th March 2026 |
| Contact Details | 0207 611 4699 or BSBPeopleTeam@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk |
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.
About The Bar
The independent, practicing Bar of England and Wales is more than 16,500 strong and plays a crucial role in upholding the principles of government accountability under law and vindication of legal rights through the courts.
A strong and independent Bar exists to serve the public. As specialists, independent advocates, barristers enable people to uphold their legal rights, often acting on behalf of the most vulnerable members of society.
The Bar makes a vital contribution to the efficient and effective operation of criminal and civil courts. It provides a pool of talent, from increasingly diverse backgrounds, from which a significant proportion of the judiciary is drawn, and on whose independence the rule of law and our democratic way of life depends.
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