Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking a Regulatory & Enforcement Lawyer to join a North West public sector legal team. The role involves handling regulatory, criminal enforcement and litigation matters, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and drafting essential legal documents.

You will conduct advocacy before courts and tribunals while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the wider legal team’s development. Hybrid working from Stockport is offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with proven experience in regulatory and enforcement law.
• Experience managing a full and varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong advocacy and drafting skills for litigation and regulatory matters.

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.

Skills

Regulatory law

Advocacy

Drafting

Stakeholder mgmt

Litigation

Education

Solicitor qualification

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.

Client Details

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.
• Benefits package included.
• Hybrid working from Stockport.