Overview

ICAEW, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom — Lawyer role.

Base pay range: Salary up to £74,000 pa. Hybrid working: two days in the office and three from home. Permanent, Full Time (35 hours).

To apply, please use the application process on the ICAEW website. A laptop/PC is required to complete the application.

Role purpose

The lawyer provides legal and procedural support across ICAEW's regulatory committees, ensuring decisions are fair, robust, and compliant with relevant frameworks. Working under the direction of the Senior Lawyer or the Head of Committees and Tribunals, the postholder contributes to legal reviews, governance, training, and recruitment. The role requires legal expertise, neutrality, and sound judgment in a high-volume, high-stakes regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend and manage meetings of ICAEW committees as directed, providing robust legal and procedural guidance to ensure decisions are fair, transparent, consistent, and legally defensible.
• Uphold the independence of the committee and maintain neutrality in the Secretary role while interpreting and applying relevant regulations, ICAEW Guidance on Sanctions, and applicable policies.
• Review and refine committee decision drafts to ensure they are robust, legally sound, and aligned with public law principles, ICAEW regulations, and regulatory expectations.
• Support the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of meetings with Committees and Tribunals Officers.
• Act as the first point of contact for procedural queries and complaints arising from regulatory committee decisions; draft legally sound responses and mitigate risks through clear, neutral communications.
• Provide legal and procedural support to Committees and Tribunals Officers and case managers to ensure consistency and compliance across all casework.
• Conduct legal "gatekeeper" checks on regulatory cases at draft report stage; identify substantive or procedural issues in advance of committee referral to minimise deferral risk.
• Support the review and implementation of updated policies, regulations, or internal guidance aligned with legal developments.

Qualifications and candidate profile

• Legally qualified
• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of professional regulators
• Understanding of regulatory/disciplinary committees and legal decision-making processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
• High attention to detail; experience in drafting or reviewing committee decisions and formal minutes
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn and apply ICAEW's regulatory framework, including the Disciplinary Byelaws

Why ICAEW

We offer a friendly, supportive working environment that values diversity and personal development. We are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Our employee benefits include a substantial training portfolio, flexible working arrangements, gym discounts, pension, season ticket travel loans, and health and dental plans. We are a disability-confident employer.

How to apply

To apply, please click the link to the application form for the Lawyer role at ICAEW. You must use a laptop/PC to complete the application.