Regulatory (Commercial) Senior / Principal Associate

BCL Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate in its Commercial Regulatory team. This role involves advising clients on regulatory matters including food, consumer protection, and digital law. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years’ PQE in relevant law and the capability to build relationships and influence outcomes. This position offers exceptional career progression and a competitive salary within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Exceptional career progression

High-quality work with major clients

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in regulatory, commercial or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of regulatory law.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK and international regulatory matters.
• Support clients launching new products.
• Handle regulatory investigations and complaints.

Skills

Regulatory law expertise

Relationship-building skills

Product regulation knowledge

Education

4+ years' PQE in regulatory or commercial law

Job description

Regulatory (Commercial) Senior / Principal Associate

Are you a regulatory solicitor looking to join a team handling cutting‑edge work?

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its expanding Commercial Regulatory team. This is a rare opportunity to specialise in regulatory work across digital, product regulation, advertising, labelling, food and beverage, consumer protection and wider trading law.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a growing national practice, with a strong pipeline of complex, advisory‑led work and the chance to build your own profile in a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

You will advise an impressive roster of household‑name clients, including fast‑growth technology companies and leading players in the food and beverage sector. The role offers a high level of autonomy and the ability to develop genuine sector expertise while contributing to a growing regulatory offering.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of UK and international regulatory matters, including food, consumer protection, digital, e‑commerce, advertising and anti‑discrimination law.
• Supporting clients launching new products or entering new markets, delivering clear, risk‑based and pragmatic guidance.
• Handling regulatory investigations, ASA complaints and enforcement matters.
• Coordinating multi‑jurisdictional advice with international counsel.
• Analysing complex regulatory frameworks and applying them to innovative products and business models.

About You

• 4+ years' PQE in regulatory, commercial or related fields gained in a large regional, national or international firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of regulatory law and a genuine interest in sectors such as food and beverage, education and/or technology.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the drive to develop your own practice.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or supporting team development would be an advantage but isn't essential.

Why Apply?

• Exceptional Career Progression with this growing team offering genuine scope for promotion and practice development.
• High‑quality and varied work with major national and international clients.
• Working with a widely recognised national commercial and regulatory practice.
• Very competitive salary and benefits.

If you're a regulatory solicitor seeking a career‑enhancing opportunity within a leading national practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion to Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.