Senior Regulatory Lawyer in London

Reference: 4844406Job ID: 5424295Posted: 2026-11-10Closing date: 2027-02-09Location: LeedsSalary: 75,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Charities & Not For Profit / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Lucy AyrtonHays office: Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm GreenPhone: 0114 2768844Email: Lucy.needham@hays.comYour new companyAn opportunity has arisen to join a high-profile, national organisation with a significant operational footprint and a complex regulatory environment. With responsibility for major infrastructure, public-facing services and assets across the UK, the organisation operates within a broad range of statutory, environmental, health & safety and governance frameworks.This is a senior appointment within an established legal function and offers the opportunity to work at the heart of an organisation where regulatory advice has a direct impact on operational and strategic decision-making.Your new roleAs Senior Regulatory Lawyer, you will act as the organisation’s lead legal specialist on regulatory matters, providing strategic and pragmatic advice to senior leaders and directors.Your remit will be broad and will include health & safety, environmental and ESG regulation, governance, infrastructure, public law and wider statutory obligations.You will:Lead the legal response to serious incidents, investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.Manage engagement with regulators and enforcement bodies, including the Police and HSE.Advise on improvement and prohibition notices, interviews under caution and potential enforcement proceedings.Advise senior leadership on corporate and director liability, regulatory risk and statutory duties.Oversee legal matters relating to Coronial Inquests.Advise on CDM Regulations, contractor risk and major operational or infrastructure projects.Provide regulatory oversight in relation to procurement, contractor safety and project delivery.Advise on environmental, climate and ESG-related regulatory obligations.Support the development of governance frameworks, policies and training.Monitor developing legislation and regulation and advise the organisation on emerging risks and required changes.This is an influential role, offering significant autonomy and exposure across the organisation.What you'll need to succeedYou will be a qualified lawyer with substantial experience in regulatory law, likely gained within private practice, the public sector or an in-house environment.You will bring strong experience across areas such as health & safety, regulatory investigations, enforcement and regulatory defence, alongside the credibility to advise senior stakeholders on complex and potentially sensitive matters.Ideally, you will also have:Significant post-qualification experience, typically around 10+ years’ PQE or equivalent.Experience advising within an infrastructure, construction, operational or other highly regulated environment.Strong knowledge of corporate liability, directors' duties and organisational accountability.Experience of crisis management and responding to serious incidents.Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor risk.Experience advising senior leadership teams and/or Boards.Exposure to environmental regulation, ESG or wider statutory frameworks.Experience of heritage, construction or maritime environments would be advantageous.Knowledge of information governance and statutory disclosure would also be beneficial.You will need to be comfortable operating autonomously, balancing strategic advice with hands-on casework and providing commercial, pragmatic solutions to complex regulatory issues.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to take on a high-profile, senior regulatory position with a national remit, where you will have considerable autonomy and the opportunity to shape the organisation’s approach to regulatory risk and compliance.The role offers remote working, with attendance at key office/hub locations when required, and a 37-hour Monday-to-Friday working week.For an experienced regulatory lawyer looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house or public sector lawyer seeking greater breadth and influence, this offers a particularly interesting combination of strategic advisory work, complex regulatory matters and senior stakeholder exposure.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 me a call me now, Lucy Ayrton 07858986254. 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. #4844406 - Lucy Ayrton