Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Regulatory

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.

• 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