Solicitors Regulation Authority
Chief Executive
Salary: Competitive
Location: Birmingham, London
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is a legal services regulator that sets and maintains standards for more than 200,000 solicitors and 9,000 law firms, in a sector which contributes around £60bn a year to the economy. Legal services is a rapidly changing sector – the impact of AI and of high volume consumer claims are two examples of this – and there are significant opportunities and risks for consumers. The SRA will need to adapt to remain effective in a changing world. It is an exciting time.
The SRA is now seeking to appoint its next Chief Executive, who will inspire and lead our organisation of 900 people to deliver this change. The Chief Executive will work closely with the Board and senior team to develop and deliver its strategy, and to proactively build and maintain positive and constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will bring proven leadership success in high-profile, comparable organisations; either at CEO or executive team level. You will bring senior experience within a regulatory environment. You will be able to lead change at pace and apply risk-based approaches to regulation and business leadership. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an inspirational and inclusive leadership style.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the SRA on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QAFAAK. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 25 March 2025.
Good regulation is key to delivering public trust and confidence in solicitors and law firms.