Regulatory Lawyer - Policy

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

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in the UK is seeking a Regulatory Lawyer – Policy Manager to lead legal policy initiatives. The role involves overseeing high-impact projects within a national regulator, mentoring junior advisors, and requires experience in regulatory policy and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal policy within regulatory or public law.
• Proven leadership in high-stakes projects.

Responsibilities

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

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 within a national regulator. This role offers hybrid working and involves 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 to senior leadership, you will oversee high-impact projects aligned with the organisation’s strategy and mentor junior legal advisors.

The Candidate:

You should 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 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 values collaboration, inclusivity, 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, simply call us.

We respect your privacy; your CV will not be shared without your permission. We aim to respond within 7 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Salary levels and PQE are guides only.

At eNL, 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.