UK Legal Domain Experts

Job Description: UK Legal Domain Experts

Project Overview

We are looking for experienced legal professionals based in or with strong expertise in the United Kingdom (UK) jurisdiction to support a legal research and analysis project. Selected professionals will contribute their expertise across Commercial Contracts, Financial Regulation, and Tribunal & Administrative Law.

The engagement requires strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and statutory interpretation capabilities, with a commitment of 35 hours per week.

Jurisdiction

• Region: United Kingdom
• Jurisdiction: UK
• Language: English
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Legal Expertise Required

Candidates should have strong practical or research expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Commercial Contracts

• UK commercial and contract law
• Contract drafting, review, and analysis
• Interpretation of contractual terms and obligations
• Commercial agreements and contractual risk assessment
• UK legislation, regulations, and relevant case law
• Identification of legal and commercial issues in agreements

2. Financial Regulation

• UK financial services regulatory framework
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and/or Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) requirements
• Banking, investment, payments, or financial services regulation
• Regulatory compliance and statutory requirements
• Legal research relating to financial regulations and guidance
• Analysis and interpretation of regulatory developments

3. Tribunal & Administrative Law

• UK administrative and public law
• Tribunal procedures and rules
• Judicial review and administrative decision-making
• Statutory interpretation
• Regulatory and government decision-making
• Legal research involving tribunals, administrative bodies, and relevant case law

Candidate Profile

We are seeking professionals who meet the following criteria:

• Licensed UK Solicitors, Barristers, Attorneys, or other qualified legal professionals with relevant UK legal expertise.
• JD/LL.M. graduates, Senior Legal Researchers, or experienced Paralegals may also be considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal practice, legal research, drafting, compliance, or advisory experience.
• Strong understanding of the UK legal system and applicable legislation, regulations, and case law.
• Excellent legal reasoning and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to conduct legal research and statutory analysis.
• Experience with case law research and citation verification.
• Strong legal writing and document-drafting skills.
• Ability to review, interpret, and synthesise complex legal materials accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage a 35-hour-per-week engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be expected to:

• Conduct detailed legal research within the UK jurisdiction.
• Analyse legislation, regulations, case law, legal guidance, and other authoritative sources.
• Review and draft legal documents and research outputs.
• Verify legal citations, authorities, and supporting sources.
• Analyse complex legal questions and provide well-reasoned conclusions.
• Ensure research outputs are accurate, clearly structured, and jurisdiction-specific.
• Apply appropriate UK legal terminology, principles, and citation practices.
• Support legal analysis across Commercial Contracts, Financial Regulation, and/or Tribunal & Administrative Law.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Current or previous UK legal practice experience.
• Experience working with UK legislation, case law, tribunals, regulators, or government authorities.
• Experience in legal research, legal content development, regulatory analysis, or legal technology projects.
• Strong familiarity with recognised UK legal research databases and authoritative legal sources.

Screening & Qualification Details

• Primary Expertise (Commercial Contracts, Financial Regulation, Tribunal & Administrative Law)
• Secondary Expertise (Commercial Contracts, Financial Regulation, Tribunal & Administrative Law)
• Are you licensed to practise law in the UK? (Yes, No)