Regulatory Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead legal policy initiatives at a senior level. This hybrid role involves overseeing high-impact projects, mentoring junior advisors, and contributing to the organisation's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal policy within regulatory settings and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy work within regulatory or public law settings.
• Proven ability to lead high-stakes projects.
• Mentoring and developing junior legal advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework.
• Oversee high-impact projects aligned with the organisation’s corporate strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior legal advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Foreign qualified lawyer

Job description

Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager, Cardiff/ Hybrid, £70,000–£80,000. Exciting opportunity to lead legal policy at a senior level with a national regulator – hybrid working and high-impact projects. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV.

THE ROLE:
An exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal policy professional to lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will oversee high-impact projects aligned with the organisation’s corporate strategy. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing junior legal advisors.

THE CANDIDATE:
You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive or a foreign qualified lawyer with significant experience in legal policy work, particularly within regulatory or public law settings, along with proven ability to lead high-stakes projects. Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level are essential.

THE ORGANISATION:
A reputable regulatory body committed to innovation, integrity, and the ongoing development of the legal sector. The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

THE PACKAGE:
The benefits package includes 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years and 30 days after five years of service. It also offers private medical insurance, life assurance, and a generous pension scheme.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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