Job Description
Reference: 4817850Job ID: 5407763Posted: 2026-07-30Closing date: 2026-10-28Location: LondonSalary: 50000-70000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Lucy KellyHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: 02034650141Email: lucy.kelly@hays.comYour new companyThis organisationn plays a significant regulatory role, working to ensure high standards acrossn services that have a direct impact on the public. Its in-house legal teamn supports a wide range of enforcement, litigation and regulatory matters,n providing lawyers with the opportunity to work on complex cases that haven genuine public importance.
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The team isn collaborative, supportive and highly regarded, offering exposure to advocacy,n tribunal proceedings, investigations, public law and regulatory enforcementn work. Your new roleThe organisation is seeking either a Legal Officer (NQ-2 PQE) or a Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join the team. The level ofn appointment will depend on your experience and background. You will providen legal advice on enforcement and regulatory matters, support or lead litigationn and tribunal proceedings, manage relationships with internal and externaln stakeholders, and contribute to the effective delivery of legal services acrossn the organisation. Forn those joining at Legal Officer level, this role offers an excellent platform ton develop litigation, advocacy and regulatory law experience with support fromn experienced lawyers. For candidates joining as a Lawyer, there will be greatern responsibility for managing complex cases, providing strategic legal advice andn handling higher-profile matters. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor,n Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive. Strong legal research,n analytical and drafting skills. The ability to providen clear, practical legal advice and exercise sound judgement. Excellent communicationn and stakeholder management skills. A collaborative approachn and the ability to build effective working relationships across a range ofn teams. An interest in or substantial experience of litigation, regulatory enforcement, tribunal proceedings,n investigations or advocacy. For appointment at Lawyern level, experience handling more complex litigation, enforcement orn regulatory matters will be expected.n What you'll get in return Exposure to complex andn meaningful legal work with real-world impact.n The opportunity to developn specialist expertise in litigation, regulatory and public law matters.n A supportive team environment with excellent training and professional developmentn opportunities.n Flexible hybrid workingn arrangements. Generous annual leave andn an excellent pension scheme.n Clear opportunities forn progression and long-term career development within a substantial andn well-respected legal function.n 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. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4817850 – Lucy Kelly
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