Lawyer- Regulations & Markets

Overview

In this role you will support regulation & markets work within a leading Scottish firm, focusing on competition and utilities regulation. You will handle high-profile matters for clients, often in a client-facing capacity, across the UK energy and telecoms sectors. The role offers Edinburgh or Glasgow base with remote-working opportunities and opportunities to influence cutting-edge regulatory disputes and market developments. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver clear legal advice and develop your client skills in complex regulatory matters.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• remote-working opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on competition law and merger clearances at EU and CMA levels
• Support regulatory investigations by UK regulators across energy, water, and telecoms sectors
• Contribute to regulatory and competition litigation and follow-on damages matters
• Engage with clients to understand needs and present clear, practical legal advice
• Assist on major energy projects, including offshore wind, hydrogen, and CCUS developments
• Collaborate with the real estate team and other departments on cross-functional matters

Key requirements

• Sound knowledge of competition law and/or utilities regulation
• Proven track record of presenting clear legal advice to clients
• Client-facing experience and ability to develop relationships with diverse clients
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Client-focused
• Clear communicator
• Collaborative teamwork
• Competition law
• Utilities regulation
• Merger clearances

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