Interim Senior Regulatory Enforcement Lawyer - Remote

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Travel to London for meetings

4-month assignment with extension

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Lawyer (Enforcement) to lead enforcement work within the Public Sector in London. The role focuses on delivering strategic legal input and supporting governance and enforcement activity, reporting to the Board and senior stakeholders.

This is a highly strategic position requiring Board advisory experience in regulatory, governance and public-law matters, with potential for extension beyond the initial 4 months.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in regulation, enforcement, investigations or public law.
• Experience advising Boards, executive committees or senior leadership teams.
• Comfortable operating within a statutory, regulated or public-sector environment.
• Strong judgement and ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal issues.
• Experience handling matters with reputational, political or stakeholder sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Board and senior leadership on regulatory, enforcement and governance issues.
• Supporting statutory decision-making processes and enforcement activity.
• Providing legal advice on investigations, regulatory interventions and oversight matters.
• Advising on public law, administrative law and regulatory risk.
• Drafting and reviewing Board papers, consultation materials, statutory notices and enforcement-related documentation.
• Managing relationships with external counsel and key stakeholders.
• Supporting strategic projects and policy initiatives.
• Providing legal support on sensitive, high-profile and potentially contentious matters.

Skills

Regulation & enforcement

Public law

Board advisory

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent

Job description

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Lawyer (Enforcement) to lead enforcement work within the Public Sector in London. The role focuses on delivering strategic legal input and supporting governance and enforcement activity, reporting to the Board and senior stakeholders.

This is a highly strategic position requiring Board advisory experience in regulatory, governance and public-law matters, with potential for extension beyond the initial 4 months.