Role Overview

The Practice Regulation Executive will play a critical role in supporting the regulation and oversight of solicitors and law firms, ensuring adherence to professional standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Head of Practice Regulation, the role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including managing practising certificate and professional indemnity insurance renewals, supporting regulatory committees, maintaining statutory registers, and handling complex regulatory queries. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for external stakeholders, and will contribute to regulatory projects and compliance initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Key role in the practising certificate and professional indemnity insurance renewals
Assisting Head of Practice Regulation with the Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee
Providing assistance and research on the Regulatory Performance Project and any other project work assigned
Maintenance of the Register of Orders
Handling firm commencements, mergers, structure changes
Dealing with queries from the Office of the Ombudsman
Handling reinstatement to the Roll and removal from the Roll applications
Liaising with IT and other stakeholders regarding applications to view the Roll of Solicitors
Liaising with the LSRA regarding nominees to tribunals and committees
Drafting relevant regulatory submissions to the LSRA together with the Regulatory Compliance Section
Dealing with matters pertaining to solicitors based outside the jurisdiction and Certificates of Attestation
Reporting fake solicitor firms
Preparing cases for regulatory committees
Dealing with complex regulatory queries.
Any other regulatory work as assigned by the Head of Practice Regulation

Essential skills and experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a regulatory, compliance, legal, or professional services environment.
Strong understanding of legal or regulatory frameworks, particularly relating to professional practice or the legal profession.
Proven ability to manage administrative and procedural processes with accuracy and efficiency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting reports, formal submissions, and professional correspondence.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills, particularly in handling complex or technical queries.
Proven ability to liaise effectively with external regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and regulatory database systems or case management tools.

Desirable qualifications and skills

A degree in Law, Public Administration, Business, or a related discipline.
Experience working with legal professional bodies, regulatory authorities, or ombudsman offices.
Knowledge of the Legal Services Regulation Act and relevant regulatory codes or legislation.
Experience with professional indemnity insurance.
Experience with liscencing processes
Familiarity with governance procedures for committees and tribunals.
An understanding of international legal practice or cross-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
Experience in preparing regulatory case files or supporting disciplinary processes.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary (DOE)
Excellent working conditions
Training & development opportunities
Pension

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ box in gold. Alternatively you can send your CV and cover letter to Recruit@lawsociety.ie.

Closing Date

The closing date for the advertisement is close of business Friday, 14 November 2025.

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Practice Regulation Executive

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