Enforcement Case Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Enforcement Case Lawyer to contribute to enforcement law within a national regulatory body. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a chance to join a respected regulator undergoing transformation, with opportunities for hybrid working, generous annual leave, and robust health support.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 2 days a week

Generous annual leave - 30 days

Pension scheme with significant employer contribution

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Proven commercial litigation, criminal, insolvency or regulatory experience.
• Experience in advising on investigations, complex decision-making and regulatory frameworks.
• Able to engage with senior stakeholders and translate legal risks into clear operational guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on enforcement activities, regulatory investigations and legal strategy.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents, decisions and settlements.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure consistent and robust governance.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Influence enforcement strategy at a national regulatory body
• Opportunity to retrain and specialise in-house

About Our Client

This role is with a highly-regarded UK regulatory authority, charged with setting and enforcing professional standards in the financial and audit ecosystem. The organisation is values-driven, promoting integrity, fairness, effectiveness and independence in all it does. Their culture is inclusive and development-focused, featuring hybrid working models, generous benefits and accredited status for disability inclusion and well-being support. They are undergoing transformation into a stronger, more agile regulator - offering candidates the chance to join at a pivotal time and make real impact.

Job Description

The Enforcement Case Lawyer will be:

• Advising on enforcement activities, regulatory investigations and legal strategy
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents, decisions and settlements
• Liaising with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent and robust governance
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory, statutory and policy developments to inform action
• Contributing to process improvement, training and the legal function's development

The Successful Applicant

• A solicitor or equivalent with proven commercial litigation, criminal, insolvency or regulatory experience
• Experienced in advising on investigations, complex decision-making and regulatory frameworks
• Able to engage with senior stakeholders and translate legal risks into clear operational guidanceComfortable working in a fast-moving environment with strong governance standards
• A strong communicator, collaborative in style, and committed to integrity and public interest outcomes
• Desire to learn and get involved in learning a new way of working

What's on Offer

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, and the opportunity to join a respected regulator at a key phase of its evolution. The organisation provides:

• Hybrid working - 2 days a week
• Generous annual leave (including buy/sell scheme) and flexible bank holiday options - 30 days holiday
• A pension scheme with significant employer contribution
• Health and wellbeing support including online GP, counselling and physiotherapy services
• Development opportunities including access to training, volunteering days and a values-led culture

This is more than a role - it's a career opportunity to shape enforcement law within a national regulatory body.

If you're an experienced litigator, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.