Regulatory Solicitor (Head of Department)

ENL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Head of Regulatory in Birmingham to lead and grow the national regulatory offering. The role requires building client relationships, shaping strategy, and driving growth at the partner level within a national firm.

You will develop the practice, manage complex regulatory matters, and work across the firm to generate cross-referrals and expand the client base. This is a strategic appointment for a lawyer with a strong following and commercial vision.

Qualifications

• Strong background in regulatory law.
• Established client following essential.
• Proven ability to generate work and grow client base.
• Commercial acumen and strategic vision to grow a practice.
• Credibility and leadership to develop a team at partnership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the regulatory practice in Birmingham.
• Manage diverse regulatory matters for clients.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand networks.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and cross-referral opportunities.
• Collaborate with other practice areas and raise the team’s profile.
• Contribute to recruitment and growth within the practice.

Skills

Regulatory law

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Strategic growth

Job description

Head of Regulatory | Birmingham | National Law Firm | Partner Level

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an established Regulatory Partner to take the lead on the development and growth of a regulatory practice in Birmingham for a national law firm.

This is a strategic appointment for a well-connected lawyer with a strong client following and established contacts across the market. The firm is looking for someone who can bring both the relationships and commercial drive needed to develop the practice, build on existing opportunities and establish a strong platform for future growth.

The Opportunity

You will take a leading role in shaping the direction of the regulatory offering, developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities to grow the practice. Working alongside colleagues across the wider firm, you will have the opportunity to raise the team's profile, strengthen its market position and contribute to the firm's broader strategic ambitions.

This is a role for someone who enjoys building a practice, developing relationships and taking a proactive approach to business development.

The Role

• Lead and develop the regulatory practice in Birmingham, setting the strategy for future growth.
• Manage a varied regulatory caseload, advising clients on complex and commercially sensitive matters.
• Develop new business opportunities and build on an established network of client and professional contacts.
• Strengthen existing client relationships and identify opportunities to expand the firm's offering.
• Work collaboratively with other practice areas to generate cross-referrals and develop wider client relationships.
• Build the profile of the team within the Birmingham market and across the firm's national network.
• Play an active role in the development of the wider practice, including future recruitment and team growth.

The Candidate

You will have:

• A strong background in regulatory law and the ability to advise on complex matters.
• An established client following and demonstrable contacts within the market - both are essential.
• A proven ability to generate work and develop long-term client relationships.
• The commercial acumen and strategic vision to grow a practice.
• The credibility and leadership skills to develop a team and work effectively at partnership level.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a regulatory offering within a national law firm, with the scope to influence strategy, develop the client base and build a practice around your own commercial ambitions.

For an established regulatory lawyer with the right contacts, following and appetite for growth, this could be a compelling next move.