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SRA: Come on board!

02 September 2020
Issue: 7900 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is recruiting four new Board members as two lay and two solicitor members reach the end of their terms. The Board oversees the work of the SRA in regulating solicitors and firms

The Board oversees the work of the SRA in regulating solicitors and firms. Member responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for the SRA, making sure that issues are explored from a range of viewpoints and holding the executive to account for its performance.

SRA Board chair, Anna Bradley said: ‘These are challenging times and we want to hear from people from every background who want to make a difference for the users of legal services in this complex and fast-changing landscape.’

The closing date is 22 September at noon. For more details, see: https://bit.ly/3lD3SGp.

Issue: 7900 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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