Regulatory Lawyer

AWD online; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal service organization in Wokingham seeks an enthusiastic Regulatory Lawyer to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality legal advice across various legal areas, managing a diverse caseload, and supporting an experienced Employment Lawyer. The position offers a hybrid working environment and numerous benefits, including a generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

Local & lifestyle discounts

Employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Qualifications

• Adaptable and highly organised to manage case load and projects.
• Ability to work professionally and confidently in an organised manner with minimal supervision.
• A competent team player with experience managing a wide case load.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear and consistent legal guidance across civil, criminal, and employment law matters.
• Handle a varied caseload, ensuring effective and timely progress of cases.
• Assist the Senior Employment Lawyer on employment-related issues and disputes.
• Attend court hearings and represent the organisation as required.

Skills

Knowledge of civil and/or criminal litigation

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Competent IT user

Education

Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Regulatory Lawyer

An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Regulatory Lawyer to join the organisation’s in‑house Legal Service, working on a range of rewarding and high‑profile cases across Civil, Criminal and Employment Law.

SALARY: £46,412 to £51,357 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid role – working part from the office in Wokingham and part from home
JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Regulatory Lawyer with knowledge and experience of civil and/or criminal litigation. This varied and rewarding position offers the chance to support an experienced Employment Lawyer while developing expertise across a broad range of legal areas. As a Regulatory Lawyer you will manage a caseload involving litigation, regulatory and employment matters, providing clear, high‑quality legal advice to internal stakeholders. The role offers a mix of autonomy and collaboration, with opportunities to advise on governance and local government law. The Regulatory Lawyer will thrive in a flexible hybrid working environment, combining remote work with office‑based collaboration and court attendance as required.

Duties

• Providing Legal Advice: Deliver clear and consistent legal guidance across civil, criminal and employment law matters
• Managing Casework: Handle a varied caseload, ensuring effective and timely progress of cases
• Supporting Employment Law: Assist the Senior Employment Lawyer on employment‑related issues and disputes
• Advising on Governance: Develop a working knowledge of local government law to support corporate governance and compliance
• Court Representation: Attend court hearings and represent the organisation as required
• Collaborative Working: Work closely with legal colleagues to maintain a consistent and high‑quality legal service
• Legal Compliance: Ensure decisions and procedures comply with relevant legislation and best practice
• Performance Improvement: Support the Principal Lawyer and Team Leader to deliver high standards and efficient service delivery
• Case Management Systems: Maintain accurate records and use legal software to manage workload effectively

Candidate Requirements

• Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
• Adaptable and highly organised to manage case load and projects
• Knowledge of civil and /or criminal litigation with an ability to develop in the other areas as well as Employment Law
• Ability to work professionally and confidently in an organised manner with minimal supervision
• A competent IT user, team player and confident managing a wide case load
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of people both internally and externally

Benefits

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• Use of a free onsite gym
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14058