Corporate Regulatory Solicitor | 1+ PQE | Manchester
A leading full-service firm with a strong North West presence is looking for a 1+ PQE solicitor to join its Corporate Regulation team, which sits inside one of the largest litigation departments in the region. The work is fast‑paced, often high‑profile, and varied. You will advise regulatory bodies, government departments, and household‑name clients on matters that regularly feature in media commentary and lobbying activity.
Responsibilities
* Data protection compliance: ICO guidance, DSAR responses, cross‑border data issues, breach response plans, risk assessments and audits
* Large‑scale government consultations and linked regulatory obligations, including lobbying activity
* Consumer rights: product safety, recalls, advertising standards (ASA, CAP codes)
* Corporate responsibility and reputation management
* Work with colleagues across the firm, including litigation, crime and reputation management, ensuring integrated advice
Requirements
* 1+ PQE with experience across corporate regulatory issues
* Specific expertise in data protection, compliance, advisory, ICO engagement is highly desirable but not required
* Interest in reputation management and business development
* Strong drafting and analytical skills, with commercial judgment to advise on risk and regulatory strategy
* Good time recording and billing discipline, ambitious and contributes to team growth
About the Firm
The firm is award‑winning, full‑service, and has one of the largest litigation teams in the North West. Its Corporate Regulation practice advises at the highest levels, working with regulators and government departments on complex, often precedent‑setting matters.
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