Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

eNL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body is seeking an experienced Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead legal policy initiatives. This senior role involves mentoring junior advisors and overseeing significant projects within the regulatory framework. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary, aimed at candidates with a strong legal background and leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy work, particularly 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.
• Mentor and develop junior legal advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive or foreign qualified lawyer

Job description

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Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager, West Midlands/ Hybrid, £70,000–£80,000. Exciting opportunity to lead legal policy at a senior level with a national regulator – hybrid working and high-impact projects. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] 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 play a key role in mentoring and developing 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 work, particularly within regulatory or public law settings, along with 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, with a strong emphasis on strategic thinking, accountability, and continuous improvement.

THE PACKAGE:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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