Regulatory Solicitor — Public Policy & Impact (Hybrid)

Regulator of Social Housing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour working week

33 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) seeks a Solicitor to join its in-house Legal team. You will provide expert legal advice to support regulatory activity and shape policy within a public sector framework.

The role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to contribute to work with real public impact, balancing legal rigour with pragmatic decision-making in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong legal expertise and public service interest.
• Experience in private practice, public sector, or in-house legal environment.
• Ability to understand public sector policy drivers and statutory framework.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of legal matters, helping shape policy and support regulatory activity.
• Provide expert legal advice to ensure statutory functions are exercised effectively.
• Integrate legal considerations into decision-making and service delivery across the organisation.
• Contribute to work with genuine public impact within a supportive, collaborative team.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) seeks a Solicitor to join its in-house Legal team. You will provide expert legal advice to support regulatory activity and shape policy within a public sector framework.

The role offers a varied workload and the opportunity to contribute to work with real public impact, balancing legal rigour with pragmatic decision-making in a collaborative environment.