Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

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

Job summary

A leading regulatory body is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead legal policy initiatives at a senior level. This hybrid role involves overseeing strategic projects and mentoring junior advisors. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors or lawyers with extensive legal policy experience in regulatory settings.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy work, particularly in a regulatory or public law setting.
• Proven ability to lead high-stakes projects.
• Experience mentoring junior legal advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework.
• Oversee high-impact projects aligned with 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, 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 corporate strategy. You will also mentor and develop junior legal advisors.

THE CANDIDATE:

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or foreign qualified lawyer with significant experience in legal policy work, particularly 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.

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.

THE PACKAGE:

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [emailprotected] with your CV. You can also call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV without your permission. We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Our PQE/salary levels are guides only.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.