Enforcement Policy Lawyer

Job Title: Enforcement Policy Lawyer

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 40% office-based)

Contract: Permanent

About the Client

Goodman Masson are working with a UK regulatory body responsible for upholding corporate governance, reporting, and professional standards in the public interest. Operating as an independent regulatory authority, they lead high-profile investigations and maintain robust enforcement frameworks to protect the UK economy.

Role Overview

Sitting within a multi-disciplinary team alongside forensic specialists, lawyers, and policy experts, you will drive key enforcement policy initiatives. You will provide strategic advice on complex regulatory matters, draft high-level legal policy papers, and ensure the organisation's enforcement frameworks remain robust and adaptable.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Lead workstreams focused on designing, implementing, and updating enforcement policy frameworks and procedural guidelines.
• Legal &​ Policy Analysis:

Deliver high-quality advice on complex legal and strategic policy matters relating to enforcement proceedings and investigations.

• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with government departments, partner regulatory bodies, and professional authorities on joint enforcement and legislative issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement &​ Advice:

Draft formal policy advice, consultation responses, and strategic briefing papers for executive management and external public bodies.

• External Instruction: Instruct specialist Counsel on high-complexity or high-risk regulatory policy matters.
• Knowledge Management:

Develop and maintain internal legal know-how resources to support ongoing investigative and enforcement work.

Requirements &​ Experience

• Qualification: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with active SRA or BSB registration.
• Seniority:

Typically 6+ years PQE with substantial experience in public law, regulatory law, and complex contentious litigation/proceedings.

• Policy Expertise: Proven experience advising on policy strategy, procedural frameworks, or legal reform-ideally gained within a regulator, public body, or government department.
• Skills:

Superior drafting and analytical skills, sound legal judgement under pressure, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £91,000
• Generous Pension:

10% employer pension contribution.

• Annual Leave: 30 days holiday + flexible bank holidays + option to buy extra leave.
• Work-Life Balance:

Formal hybrid working set-up (40% office-based) with flexible working arrangements.

• Benefits: Cycle-to-work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and strong commitment to DE&​I (Disability Confident scheme signatory).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.