Legal Advisor to Regulatory Decisions Committee (12-Month FTC)

The Decision-Making Committees Secretariat (DMCS) sits within the Corporate Governance Division, a central function at the heart of the FCA. Led by the Company Secretary, the division supports the FCA and PSR Boards, Committees and Independent Panels, ensuring that governance is effective and decision-making is well-supported.

The DMCS plays a critical role in ensuring that decision-making is robust, fair and legally sound. We work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert legal and procedural advice and facilitating effective governance processes.

This role focuses on supporting the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC), as well as contributing to the wider decision-making committees framework (such as CDC, EDC). These committees determine contested regulatory matters on behalf of the FCA and PSR. As a Lead Associate/Legal Adviser, you will provide high-quality legal advice, lead case delivery and contribute to the quality and integrity of the FCA’s decision-making framework.

Role responsibilities

• Leading the assessment and management of complex RDC cases, ensuring a sound legal basis, sufficient supporting evidence, timely progression and well-reasoned outcomes
• Providing clear, high-quality legal and procedural advice to senior decision-makers, primarily RDC members, both in writing and during hearings and meetings
• Drafting and reviewing statutory notices and other high-quality written materials, including briefing papers and formal communications, ensuring decisions are clearly articulated and accurately reflect representations
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders, including Enforcement, and providing constructive challenge where appropriate
• Delivering legal training and guidance to committee members and stakeholders to support effective decision-making
• Adopting a flexible approach to changing casework demands while contributing to wider strategic and operational priorities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of DMCS processes, enhancing consistency, quality and efficiency