Enforcement and Investigations Lawyer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£850 to £900 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer to join a high-profile regulated organisation on an initial 6-month assignment. The role will focus on regulatory enforcement, investigations and disciplinary matters, supporting cases involving potential regulatory and professional breaches.

Duration: initial 6 months

Rate: up to £900pd via umbrella

Hybrid working: 3 days a week in a London-based office

Key experienceWe are particularly interested in lawyers with experience in:

Regulatory enforcement and investigations

Disciplinary or professional conduct matters

Litigation within a regulated environment

Managing complex investigations and contentious regulatory matters

Interpreting and applying regulatory rules and frameworks

Working with senior stakeholders on sensitive or high-profile cases

Ideal backgroundsRelevant candidates may have worked within:

Bank of England, FCA or Financial Reporting Council

Leading law firms within regulatory enforcement, investigations or financial services litigation

Banks, financial institutions, exchanges or other regulated financial services organisations

Professional or disciplinary bodies such as the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Association of Optometrists

Other regulated environments where professional indemnity, conduct and disciplinary proceedings are relevant

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