Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

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

Job summary

A leading regulatory body seeks an experienced Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to oversee strategic policy initiatives in a national regulatory framework. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and private medical insurance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive strategic policy initiatives within a national regulatory framework.
• Mentor and develop junior legal advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Stakeholder engagement

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 – hybrid working and high-impact projects. To apply or register your interest, 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. You will also mentor and develop 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, particularly 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 development within the legal sector. The organisation promotes a collaborative, inclusive environment with a focus on strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

THE PACKAGE:

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave (rising to 27 after two years, and 30 after five), 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 or for a confidential discussion.

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