Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

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

Job summary

A leading regulatory body seeks a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead strategic policy initiatives and oversee high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in legal policy within a regulatory context. This role offers hybrid working with a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant legal policy experience, especially within regulatory or public law.
• Proven leadership in high-stakes projects.
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Clear Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or foreign-qualified lawyer

Job description

Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager, London/Hybrid, £77,000–£88,000

Exciting opportunity to lead legal policy at a senior level with a national regulator. This role offers hybrid working and high-impact projects. To apply or register your interest, please contact Kaye at 0207 183 8586 or email [emailprotected] with your CV.

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 strategy and mentor junior legal advisors.

The Candidate:

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

The Organisation:

A reputable regulatory body committed to innovation, integrity, and legal sector development. The organisation fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment with a focus on strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Package:

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

How to Apply:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [emailprotected] with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call us directly.

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