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Senior Expert Lawyer (Regulatory & Public Law)

Contract (Jan–Sept 2026)

Glasgow (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite)

A high-profile opportunity has opened for a Senior Expert Lawyer to join a specialist legal team working on the next generation of UK energy network price controls, an initiative underpinning around £100bn of investment in national infrastructure from 2026–2031.

You’ll play a key role in shaping complex regulatory frameworks and leading legal support in preparation for potential Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) appeals. This is a rare chance to contribute to nationally significant work supporting major infrastructure and decarbonisation ambitions.

What you’ll do

• Lead legal advice on the development of large-scale regulatory mechanisms.
• Support the organisation’s defence in any statutory appeals, including CMA processes.
• Work closely with policy specialists, external Counsel and law firms on evidence, drafting and litigation preparation.
• Advise on risks, regulatory interpretation, and the operation of current price control frameworks.

What you bring

• Extensive experience in public and/or regulatory law.
• Strong track record in judicial review, statutory appeals, or complex disputes.
• Ability to work at pace, analyse complexity and provide clear, strategic advice.
• Experience with CMA appeals or economic regulation is highly desirable.

Why this role?

You’ll join an expert and motivated team, gain exposure to nationally significant regulatory frameworks, and work at the forefront of the UK’s infrastructure and clean-energy transition. Full training and onboarding materials are provided.

Please send your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience asap.

Start date is January 2026

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services, Utilities, and Public Policy Offices

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