Senior Policy Law - Public Body / Regulator

Senior Policy Lawyer – Public Body / Regulator A prestigious regulatory body is seeking a Senior Policy Lawyer to join their Enforcement Division. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on public policy and corporate governance, working at the heart of complex investigations and high-profile litigation. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to upholding the highest standards in corporate reporting, audit, and actuarial work. The organisation offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. As a Senior Policy Lawyer, you will lead specialist teams, shape enforcement policy, and collaborate with key stakeholders across government and regulatory agencies. If you are passionate about serving the public interest and thrive in an environment that values fairness, independence, and inclusivity, this role provides the platform for your expertise to shine. * Join a respected regulatory authority with a central role in shaping UK corporate governance and public policy through impactful enforcement work. * Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous annual leave, supportive leadership, and a strong ethos of work-life balance. * Be part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equality of opportunity, and professional development for all staff. What you'll do: As a Senior Policy Lawyer – Public Policy, you will play a pivotal role in leading specialist teams responsible for developing robust enforcement strategies. Your day-to-day activities will involve providing expert legal advice on complex investigations, drafting guidance documents for evolving policy areas, engaging with senior professionals across government agencies, and delivering training to internal stakeholders. You will instruct external counsel when necessary to ensure thorough handling of high-risk cases. Additionally, you will advise on compliance best practices concerning sensitive data protection while nurturing relationships with key partners inside and outside the organisation. Line management duties may include mentoring junior colleagues to foster their growth within case teams. Success in this role requires you to be proactive in shaping enforcement policies that uphold public interest while maintaining collaborative relationships across diverse teams. * Lead a team of specialist policy lawyers within the Enforcement Division, guiding them through complex investigations and litigation matters. * Develop and implement strategic policies for enforcement activities related to accountants, actuaries, and auditors. * Provide high-quality legal advice and analysis on intricate legal and policy issues affecting the division’s operations. * Draft comprehensive guidance on cross-cutting policy matters in both established and emerging areas of law. * Engage proactively with internal colleagues as well as external partners including government departments and other regulatory agencies on legal and policy matters. * Prepare and deliver training sessions and presentations to internal stakeholders to enhance understanding of enforcement policies. * Instruct specialist counsel on highly complex or high-risk enforcement legal issues requiring expert input. * Advise on best practices for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies regarding personal, confidential, or sensitive data protection. * Coordinate relationships between the Enforcement Division and key stakeholders within the organisation as well as other regulators and enforcement bodies. * Support line management responsibilities by coaching junior lawyers or legal assistants within case teams.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Policy Lawyer – Public Policy position brings substantial experience from regulatory environments or public law settings. Your background includes handling complex commercial litigation or white-collar crime cases where your analytical prowess has been tested. You excel at communicating intricate legal concepts both verbally and in writing while fostering positive relationships across teams. Your approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration; you value inclusivity and support others’ development through coaching or mentoring roles. You are dependable under pressure—organising workloads efficiently—and your financial acumen ensures resources are managed responsibly. Your knowledge extends beyond technical legal skills into understanding broader policy implications for corporate governance. By joining this team, your expertise will contribute directly to advancing public interest objectives through thoughtful enforcement strategies.

• You are a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in regulatory law, public law, commercial litigation or white-collar crime.
• Your excellent intellect enables you to exercise sound judgement when navigating complex legal scenarios.
• You possess outstanding legal analytical skills with the ability to understand technical accounting issues relevant to enforcement cases.
• Your written and oral communication skills are exemplary, allowing you to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities that enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels within multidisciplinary teams.
• You have credibility when engaging senior professionals both internally and externally on critical legal matters.
• Your commitment ensures you pursue matters diligently while making fair decisions rooted in robust legal principles.
• You are adept at managing pressure and meeting deadlines without compromising quality or integrity.
• Your financial management skills support effective budgeting within casework responsibilities.
• You have proven capability in coaching colleagues as part of case teams or as a line manager.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to serving the public interest by promoting high standards in corporate governance, reporting, audit, and actuarial work across the UK. Staff enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements tailored around individual needs—ensuring at least 40% office presence over reasonable periods—while benefiting from generous annual leave entitlements (including flexible bank holidays plus options to buy extra leave). The employer offers a 10% pension contribution alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling services. Employees can also participate in the Cycle to Work scheme which delivers substantial savings on new bikes. The culture is deeply rooted in fairness, independence, equality of opportunity, and diversity; it actively encourages applications from under-represented groups including Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates as well as those with disabilities or female applicants. As a signatory of the Government’s Disability Confident scheme it guarantees interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. The organisation’s values underpin every aspect of its operations—from recruitment through career development—making it an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contribution is valued.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a difference in public policy enforcement while enjoying flexibility and supportive leadership, apply now!

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