Your newpany
A national public‑sector organisation with responsibility for overseeing major UK infrastructure is seeking a junior lawyer to join its specialist infrastructure and regulatory legal team on a fixed‑term contract until the end of August 2026.
The organisation is currently delivering a new multi‑year regulatory frameworkerning investment in critical infrastructure assets, involving billions of capital spend over the next five years. The work sits at the heart of decarbonisation, long‑term system resilience and consumer protection.
Your new role
You will join a high‑performing legal team advising on the design, implementation and defence of a major regulatory framework due tomence in 2026.
A key focus of the role will be supporting the organisation on appeals and contested regulatory decisions, including proceedings before a specialistpetition and appeals body. You will work closely with senior lawyers, economists, policy teams, external Counsel and law firms onplex, time‑critical matters.
You will be involved in:
1. Advising on the legal operation of a new infrastructure price control framework
2. Supporting appeals and contentious regulatory matters, including defence strategy
3. Assisting with the preparation of witness evidence and submissions
4. Instructing and managing external Counsel and law firms
5. Advising on legal risk arising from the current regulatory framework
6. Providing public law and regulatory advice across a range of infrastructure‑related issues
This is a fast‑paced, high‑profile role offering exposure to serious regulatory litigation and nationally significant decision‑making.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a qualified lawyer (circa 3–5 years’ PQE as a guideline) with experience in public law, regulatory law or contentious regulatory work, and the confidence to get stuck intoplex issues quickly.
You will befortable working under pressure, navigating technical material, and contributing to high‑stakes matters with financial, political and reputational sensitivity.
You may also have:
7. Litigation or appeals experience, including regulatory or public law disputes
8. Exposure to economic regulation or work involving major regulators
9. Experience from private practice, in‑house, public sector or prosecution environments
10. Involvement inplex, high‑value or strategically important cases
What you'll get in return
11. Salary of circa £55k (London) or £48k (Scotland) prorated for the duration of the contract
12. Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in the office)
13. Direct involvement in appeals and high‑stakes regulatory decisions
14. Strong onboarding and support within an expert legal team
15. Excellent CV value at the intersection of public law, regulation and litigation
16. A sustainable work‑life balance