Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead legal policy initiatives within a national regulator. This senior role offers hybrid working and a salary ranging from £77,000 to £88,000, along with various benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after five years)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy, especially within regulatory or public law.
• 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 junior legal advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Legal executive or foreign qualified lawyer

Job description

Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £77,000–£88,000

Exciting opportunity to lead legal policy at a senior level within a national regulator. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to work on 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 and mentor junior legal advisors.

The Candidate:

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or a foreign qualified lawyer with significant experience in legal policy, especially within regulatory or public law. 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 development of the legal sector. The organisation promotes 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), 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, simply call us.

eNL values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.