Committee vacancies
Barrister Member for the Regulation Panel (one position)
We are looking for one practising barrister with experience of or an interest in regulatory issues impacting the Bar.
The purpose of the Regulation Panel is to meet the Bar Council’s strategic aims and objectives, in particular to represent and support barristers by creating a tailored and proportionate regulatory environment that meets the needs of a specialist Bar and which maintains high ethical and regulatory standards.
Chaired by Stephen Kenny KC, the Panel will:
- Influence regulatory developments through drafting consultation responses and engaging with regulators, government officials and other bodies
- Critically analyse regulatory proposals and developments that impact the practice of barristers, and
- Act as an advisory body to the Chair and Executive on wide ranging issues impacting the Bar.
The Panel aims to meet about four times a year and reports directly to the Bar Council’s General Management Committee.
The Bar Council would be particularly interested to hear from any practising barristers with expertise or an interest in the areas of professional regulation, competition and consumer issues. A desire to assist the Bar Council to represent its members and maintain cost effective and proportionate regulation is also helpful.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please submit a short statement of no more than 200 words explaining why you’re the right candidate as well as your CV to: [email protected]
If you have expertise in the areas of professional regulation, the Legal Services Act 2007 or competition law, please detail this in your statement.
Application close date: Friday 5 June 2026
Further Information:
Standing Orders for Committees of the Bar Council
