Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Regulatory
Mills & Reeve
Job Description
Overview
In this role you will join a leading national commercial team to advise on regulatory issues across food, consumer protection, digital, e-commerce, advertising and related areas. You’ll focus on digital and product regulation, labelling and advertising, with a mix of advisory work and some regulatory investigations. The role supports growth of a dedicated regulatory practice working with international lawyers on cross-border matters in food, beverage, technology, and beyond.
You’ll have the chance to shape guidance for clients launching products or entering new markets, in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Pay / Benefits- competitive salary
- wide range of benefits
- flexible working arrangements
- inclusive and supportive environment
- career progression opportunities
- recognition in a top UK law firm
- Advise clients on regulatory issues across food, consumer protection, digital, e-commerce, anti-discrimination and advertising law
- Handle regulatory investigations and regulatory enforcement actions
- Provide risk-based, pragmatic regulatory advice and solutions
- Work on multi-jurisdictional projects with international lawyers
- Assist clients launching new products or entering new markets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory strategy across sectors
- 4+ years post qualification experience
- Experience at a large regional, national or international firm
- Strong technical skills in regulatory law with interest in food/beverage, education and/or technology sectors
- Commercial astuteness and ability to grow own practice
- Excellent written English and attention to detail
- Strong relationship-building and client management skills
- Self-starter with initiative and good team/communication skills
- Good research skills and ability to use online information sources
- Excellent written English
- Relationship-building with clients and multipliers
- Self-starting with initiative
- Regulatory law expertise
- Regulatory investigations and risk assessment
- ASA complaints and regulatory enforcement awareness