In-House Public/ Regulatory Lawyer

Junior Lawyer – Public / Regulatory / Energy Law (12 Month Contract)

Location: Glasgow

Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Experience Level: Circa NQ –5 years PQE

Role Profile

Leading UK Regulator is looking to hire a Junior Lawyer to join their in‑house legal team, with a focus on public law, regulatory law, and energy law. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on complex, high‑impact matters in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. This role is immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Advising on public and administrative law matters, including statutory interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and risk assessments.
• Assisting with legal research, drafting, and review of legal documents, policies and submissions.
• Working on matters related to energy regulation, infrastructure projects and sector‑specific legislation.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, government authorities and external counsel.
• Supporting dispute resolution and contentious regulatory matters when required.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the sector.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with circa NQ–3 years PQE.
• Ideally experience in public law, regulatory law, and/or energy law (candidates with general commercial background are also invited).
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Good understanding of regulatory environments and government processes.

On Offer

• Exposure to high‑profile and meaningful legal work.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Supportive team environment with strong mentoring.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

To Apply

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