Location : London or Winchester

Hybrid Working

The Division

Capsticks’ Regulatory Division is recognised as one of largest and most highly regarded practices in the country, consistently ranked in the top tier of Legal 500 and Chambers UK for Professional Discipline.

Our unique blend of expertise in both health and regulation sets us apart, and with more than two decades of experience, we have managed many thousands of regulatory cases from initial investigation through to preparation and final presentation. We act for health and social care regulators, alongside regulators in the veterinary/equine, legal services, education and surveyor sectors. Our team is proud to have been trusted to handle some of the most complex, sensitive, and high‑profile matters in the regulatory landscape.

Joining Capsticks’ Regulatory Division means being part of a team that is respected across the sector and known for its integrity, intellectual challenge and meaningful impact. It is a place where you can develop your career, work on cases that truly matter, and grow within a supportive, specialist environment that values your ambition, your development, your wellbeing and your potential.

The Role 

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of regulatory law. You will handle matters where a professional’s fitness to practise is called into question due to conviction, misconduct, competency concerns, or health related issues. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding and the cases cover everything from large-scale fraud or multi- patient clinical failings through to inappropriate sexualised behaviour.

This role offers intellectual challenge, public interest purpose, and the chance to make a tangible impact on professional standards and patient safety.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As an Associate you will lead the day-to-day conduct of cases with partner supervision and paralegal support. You will be central to progressing investigations efficiently, engaging with witnesses and experts, and ensuring robust case preparation. This includes:

• Developing a clear case plan from the outset and advising on procedural and evidential issue
• Ensuring all required factual evidence is identified and obtained.
• Acting as the main point of contact for witnesses and interviewing key witnesses, including those with complex, sensitive, or vulnerable circumstances.
• Supervising and reviewing witness statements prepared by paralegals.
• Instructing expert witnesses, reviewing expert reports, and obtaining clarification where needed.
• Preparing instructions to counsel (including internal advocates and external counsel) and attending conferences.
• Managing all follow up actions, maintaining momentum and case progression.
• Drafting charges or reviewing draft charges to ensure that they best reflect the evidence.
• Handling disclosure of unused material in line with regulatory expectations.
• Liaising with defence representatives in the lead up to hearings.
• Overseeing paralegal preparation of hearing bundles.
• Attending hearings at the outset and remaining available to resolve any legal, evidential, or strategic issues with the client.
• Preparing high quality final reports at case conclusion.

This list reflects the core responsibilities, but as part of a dynamic and growing team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to wider business development, internal training, and shaping the future of the practice.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of handling regulatory, disciplinary, litigation, or advisory matters, with exposure to fitness to practise or professional standards work being advantageous.
• Has previous involvement in evidence gathering exercises, including working with witnesses and reviewing documentary material.
• Has experience of working with counsel and experts, including assisting with preparation for hearings
• Can work collaboratively within a supervised team, contributing proactively to shared objectives, supporting colleagues, and engaging constructively with feedback.
• Is able to demonstrate an understanding of client needs and the wider public interest context of regulatory work.

Capsticks is an inclusive employer

At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.

We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.