Associate – Operations & Regulatory Team
Reading | Permanent | Hybrid (2–3 days office based)
Are you a regulatory lawyer looking for high-quality work in the utilities sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operations & Regulatory team of a leading international law firm on a permanent basis.
You'll be part of a small, specialist team supporting a major utilities client on a wide range of regulatory and operational matters. Working closely with senior lawyers, you'll manage your own caseload while also collaborating across property, commercial, construction, competition and litigation teams.
Responsibilities include:
* Advising on regulatory matters linked to water and waste (e.g. water resources, street works, charges schemes, statutory powers)
* Drafting and reviewing regulatory documents
* Liaising with subject matter experts across different legal disciplines
* Providing clear, practical advice to the client in writing and in meetings
* Delivering regulatory training to business and management teams
* Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry developments
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitors or barristers with
3+ years PQE
(regulated sector experience desirable)
* Lawyers with knowledge of utilities, water, environmental or infrastructure regulation (or the ability to get up to speed quickly) preferred
* Confident communicators, able to work independently and manage a varied caseload
* Team players who enjoy collaboration and building strong client relationships
* In-house experience and prior exposure to the water or wider utilities sector would be an advantage but aren't essential.
What's on Offer:
* Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the client's Reading HQ, rest remote
* Exposure to varied, high-quality regulatory and commercial work within a collaborative environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
This is a fantastic opportunity to build deep expertise in regulatory law within a sector that impacts millions of people every day.
Apply now