Regulatory Solicitor — Water Regulation & Reform (Hybrid)

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health care

Annual bonus

26 days leave

Life Cover

Personal accident cover

Flexible benefits

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Anglian Water Services seeks a UK-qualified solicitor with a background in regulation and/or competition law to join its in-house Legal Team as Regulatory Solicitor. The role focuses on advising on powers, duties and functions specific to a water company and on competition law within a heavily regulated sector.

The successful candidate will immerse themselves in water regulation, contribute to a broad reform programme, and help shape the business's regulatory strategy.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with regulatory/competition background.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn water regulation.
• Strong research, detail-oriented and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on powers and duties of a water company.
• Advise on competition law and regulatory matters.
• Support regulatory reform programmes and government initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to advise business units.

Skills

Regulatory law

Competition law

UK-qualified lawyer

Legal research

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Anglian Water Services seeks a UK-qualified solicitor with a background in regulation and/or competition law to join its in-house Legal Team as Regulatory Solicitor. The role focuses on advising on powers, duties and functions specific to a water company and on competition law within a heavily regulated sector.

The successful candidate will immerse themselves in water regulation, contribute to a broad reform programme, and help shape the business's regulatory strategy.