Senior Lawyer (Regulatory and Contentious)

Nottinghamshire Law Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days holiday

Benefits package

Staff discounts

Fitness and health facilities

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a Senior Lawyer (Regulatory and Contentious) to lead regulatory and contentious matters, serving as the in‑house point of contact for related advice and support. The role involves autonomous handling of complex cases and supervising the Regulatory and Contentious Lawyers within the team.

You will collaborate with senior lawyers across Commercial and Employment areas, in a recently restructured Legal Services team.

Qualifications

• Experienced Solicitor or Barrister.
• Expertise in regulatory law.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Caseload management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advisor for regulatory and contentious matters.
• In-house point of contact for related legal advice and support.
• Supervise and manage Regulatory and Contentious Lawyers.
• Collaborate across Commercial and Employment areas.
• Work in a hybrid environment with a 36.25 hour week.

Skills

Regulatory law

Communication skills

IT skills

Caseload management

Education

Solicitor/Barrister qualification

Job description

Senior Lawyer (Regulatory and Contentious)

Availability

Full Time Permanent

Hours

Full-Time

Qualifications

Experienced Solicitor or Barrister

Required Skills

Expertise in regulatory lawGood communication skills, IT skills, caseload management skills(see Job Description)

Practice Areas

Regulatory & Contentious

Location

University Park, Nottingham

Contact

Sam McGinty

Phone

0115 951 5151

Email

[e-mail]

Closing Date

21-09-2026

Reference #

kFk75wFf255

Description

Area

Legal Services

Location

University Park

£59,966 to £73,686 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Monday 21 September 2026

Reference

REG2051326

About the role

– the Senior Lawyer (Regulatory and Contentious) will be the lead legal advisor and in-house point of contact for regulatory and contentious related legal advice and support.

Working under the strategic direction of the Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex contentious matters, supervising and managing the Regulatory and Contentious Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Commercial and Employment areas.

About the team-

as part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community.Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.

About you-

we’re looking for a pragmatic, analytical and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in regulatory and contentious matters, at all stages of litigation. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer-

being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need.

Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role.