Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regulatory body in the UK seeks a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead strategic policy initiatives. This role involves overseeing projects aligned with corporate strategy while mentoring junior legal advisors. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or equivalent with significant experience in regulatory or public law.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy work, especially within regulatory or public law settings.
• Proven ability to lead high-stakes projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework.
• Oversee high-impact projects aligned with the organisation's corporate strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior legal advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Legal Executive

Foreign Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £77,000–£88,000

About the Role:

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal policy professional to lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will oversee high-impact projects aligned with the organisation’s corporate strategy. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing junior legal advisors.

Candidate Profile:

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive or a foreign qualified lawyer with significant experience in legal policy work, especially within regulatory or public law settings. Proven ability to lead high-stakes projects, strong analytical skills, clear communication, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level are essential.

About the Organisation:

A reputable regulatory body committed to innovation, integrity, and the ongoing development of the legal sector. The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment, emphasizing strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Package and Benefits:

The benefits include 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years and 30 days after five years of service. Additional benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, and a generous pension scheme.

Application Process:

To apply or register your interest, please contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL by calling 0207 183 8586 or emailing [emailprotected] with your CV. For a confidential discussion, feel free to call directly.

eNL values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you do not hear from us within this period, your application was not successful on this occasion.