Job Description

We are seeking an In-house Lawyer based in Birmingham to support a large technical authorisation team in a national regulatory body. You will advise on risk, regulatory compliance, and authorisation matters across complex cases.
The In-house Lawyer will be:

• Advising on authorisation processes, regulatory risk, compliance standards and technical regulatory matters.
• Reviewing applications, policies and guidance to ensure regulatory and legal conformity.
• Working with internal stakeholders to assess risk and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring changes in law and regulation and ensuring they are reflected in organisational practices.
• Supporting enforcement or corrective action work when authorisation standards are breached.

Influence key regulatory decisions at national scaleHybrid working & excellent benefits package
The successful In-house Lawyer will be:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with experience of working in private practice, or in house
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent understanding of regulatory and operational risk
• A track record of managing, delivering solutions, and taking responsibility for the successful resolution of complex issues
• Resilience with the ability to adapt and work in a constantly changing innovative environment
• A proactive problem solver and judgement maker
• The ability to use high level emotional intelligence to build relationships, coach and mentor others to bring out the best in them.

• A respected, forward?thinking regulatory organisation, dedicated to upholding high professional and ethical standards.
• Inclusive, values?driven culture: proactive, accountable, customer?focused and committed to diversity & inclusion.
• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, flexible & hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.

Salary of 43,472 plus benefits including excellent pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, increasing annual leave entitlement, hybrid working from Birmingham office.

Skills Required