Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer

Michael Page; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer to join a well-established public sector legal team in the North West. The role offers a varied caseload spanning regulatory, criminal enforcement and licensing matters, alongside advocacy responsibilities and opportunity to influence key public-facing decisions.

The successful candidate will manage a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision, advise internal stakeholders, draft legal documents, conduct advocacy before courts and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulatory and enforcement law.
• Experience managing a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Proficient in advocacy before courts, tribunals and regulatory committees.
• Experience with licensing work in public sector or regulated environments (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of regulatory, criminal enforcement and litigation matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on enforcement, licensing and regulatory issues.
• Draft complaints, summonses, pleadings and instructions to Counsel.
• Conduct advocacy before courts, tribunals and regulatory committees.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to the wider legal team's development.

Skills

Regulatory & enforcement law

Advocacy

Drafting documents

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer to join a well-established legal team in the North West. This role offers a varied caseload of criminal enforcement, regulatory and licensing matters, alongside advocacy responsibilities and the opportunity to influence key public-facing decisions.

Our client is an award-winning public sector organisation recognised nationally for excellence, innovation and community impact, having recently been named Local Authority of the Year. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong values, commitment to professional development and focus on creating positive outcomes for the communities it serves. Employees benefit from an inclusive and supportive environment where wellbeing, flexibility and career progression are genuinely prioritised.

Description

The Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of regulatory, criminal enforcement and litigation matters.
• Advising internal stakeholders on enforcement, licensing and regulatory issues.
• Drafting legal documents including complaints, summonses, pleadings and instructions to Counsel.
• Conducting advocacy before courts, tribunals and regulatory committees.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues while contributing to the ongoing development of the wider legal team.

Profile

The Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with proven experience in regulatory and enforcement law.
• Experienced in managing a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in criminal enforcement proceedings and contentious legal matters.
• Confident in conducting advocacy before courts and tribunals.
• Able to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in licensing work within a public sector or regulated environment (desirable).
• A strong communicator with excellent analytical and drafting skills.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £45,091 to £51,356, dependent on the level of experience.