Senior Regulatory Lawyer

Reference: 4823078Job ID: 5411212Posted: 2026-08-24Closing date: 2026-11-22Location: BirminghamSalary: (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Libby SmithHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 01612287770Email: libby.smith@hays.comYour new company This role is a well-respected national organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. Playing an important role in the public interest, the organisation is responsible for overseeing professional standards and conducting complex investigations into matters of significant regulatory importance.This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and influential legal function where you will work on high-profile matters that help shape the future direction of regulation and enforcement.Your new role You will join a specialist legal and policy team, working on complex regulatory and investigative matters with significant public interest implications.This is a varied and strategic role that combines legal analysis, policy development and stakeholder engagement. You will advise on complex regulatory issues, support the development of organisational policy and procedure, and work alongside colleagues from a range of legal, regulatory and professional backgrounds.Key responsibilities will include:Providing legal and policy advice on complex investigations and regulatory matters.Supporting the development and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks.Drafting advice papers, reports and briefing notes for senior stakeholders.Working collaboratively across legal, policy and operational teams.Engaging with external stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues.Developing and maintaining legal know-how, guidance and precedents.Managing relationships with external legal advisers and counsel where required.What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant experience in public law, regulatory law, investigations, disciplinary proceedings or contentious matters.Strong analytical, drafting and advisory skills.Experience working within a regulatory, government, public sector or similarly complex environment would be advantageous.Experience contributing to policy development would be beneficial.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Strong project management and organisational skills.An interest in public-interest work and the wider regulatory landscape.What you'll get in return Exposure to complex, high-profile and strategically significant work.The opportunity to influence policy, governance and regulatory decision-making.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Generous annual leave entitlement.Excellent pension provision.Wellbeing and employee support initiatives.A collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.Genuine work-life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4823078 - Libby Smith