Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Regulatory

Mills & Reeve; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mills & Reeve is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate in Commercial Regulatory to join our national team in Leeds. The role focuses on regulatory matters across food, consumer protection, digital and advertising law, with opportunities to specialise in digital regulation and product labeling.

The work is primarily advisory with some investigations and cross-border coordination. We value commercial acumen, strong English writing skills, and the ability to develop client relationships and grow a

Formación

• 4+ years PQE in regulatory law within a large regional, national, or international firm.
• Excellent technical skills in regulatory law with emphasis on food, beverage, technology sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on regulatory issues across food, consumer protection, digital, e-commerce, advertising law.
• Lead advisory work and regulatory investigations, including ASA matters where applicable.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional projects and provide cross-border regulatory solutions.
• Develop and grow your own practice within the team and build client relationships.

Conocimientos

Regulatory law

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Business development

Drafting and English writing

Descripción del empleo

Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Regulatory

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, GB, LS1 3

Closing Date: 12 October 2026

Office Locations: Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role

Mills & Reeve is looking to recruit a Regulatory Solicitor to join our leading Commercial team, as we continue to grow! If you have a regulatory specialism within a Commercial practice, then we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a regulatory solicitor to join our national commercial team, focusing on advising clients on regulatory issues, including food, consumer protection, digital, e-commerce, anti-discrimination, and advertising law. This role is ideal for someone interested in specialising in digital, product regulation, labelling, and advertising. The work is primarily advisory, with some regulatory investigations.

The practice has experienced significant growth, and Mills & Reeve is building a team of lawyers dedicated to this area. We act for many household names, often working with international lawyers to provide multi-jurisdictional advice. The team currently has a particular focus on the food, beverage, and technology sectors but is looking to expand beyond these core sectors.

The Person

• You will have 4+ years post-qualification experience gained in a large regional, national, or international firm.
• You will possess excellent technical skills in regulatory law with a strong interest in the food and beverage, education, and/or technology sectors.
• You will be a commercially-minded lawyer with an appetite for growing your own practice.
• Excellent written English and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients, and multipliers.
• Self-starting, with common sense and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, influence, and persuade.
• Good research skills, including the ability to use online information sources.

Desirable: Supervisory skills.

The Activities

This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly environment where bright ideas and innovation are encouraged. You will learn new areas of law and consider how current laws apply to future products and consumer experiences.

The work is diverse, involving analyzing and applying regulation to clients' problems and devising practical solutions. It includes dealing with regulatory investigations, ASA complaints, and enforcement actions. We also advise on consumer and trading law and assist businesses in launching new products or entering new markets.

Much of this work is international, involving advising overseas businesses and coordinating multi-jurisdictional projects.

Why Should I Apply?

Mills & Reeve has strong national commercial and regulatory teams, with a leading market profile in food and beverage, technology, and life sciences sectors. This role provides a platform to leverage your knowledge and skills within a growing, successful team. It also offers opportunities for career progression.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre-employment Screening

If offered a role, comprehensive pre-employment screening will be conducted, including but not limited to a basic DBS check, verification of right to work, employment history, and character assessment. Full details are available upon request.

The Firm

Mills & Reeve is committed to achieving more for clients, communities, and their own people. We prioritize knowledge sharing, personal relationships, and tailored advice. Our firm employs over 1,450 people and more than 850 lawyers, sharing a common vision of "Achieve more. Together".

Joining Mills & Reeve provides an opportunity to develop your skills within a top UK law firm that values its people. Our firm is ranked in the top 50, listed among The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and has Platinum Investors in People accreditation.

Our core values include being ambitious, open, caring, and collaborative. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, considering flexible working arrangements and workplace adjustments to support our staff.

For more about our diversity and inclusion efforts, please visit our website.