Senior Civil Design Engineer - Drainage Design (Permanent)

Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Libby SmithHays office: smith@hays.Playing an important role in the public interest, the organisation is responsible for overseeing professional standards and conducting complex investigations into matters of significant regulatory importance. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and influential legal function where you will work on high-profile matters that help shape the future direction of regulation and enforcement. Your new role You will join a specialist legal and policy team, working on complex regulatory and investigative matters with significant public interest implications. This is a varied and strategic role that combines legal analysis, policy development and stakeholder engagement. You will advise on complex regulatory issues, support the development of organisational policy and procedure, and work alongside colleagues from a range of legal, regulatory and professional backgrounds. Providing legal and policy advice on complex investigations and regulatory matters. Supporting the development and implementation of policy and regulatory frameworks. Working collaboratively across legal, policy and operational teams. Engaging with external stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues. Developing and maintaining legal know-how, guidance and precedents. Managing relationships with external legal advisers and counsel where required. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant experience in public law, regulatory law, investigations, disciplinary proceedings or contentious matters. Experience working within a regulatory, government, public sector or similarly complex environment would be advantageous. Experience contributing to policy development would be beneficial. Strong project management and organisational skills. An interest in public-interest work and the wider regulatory landscape. The opportunity to influence policy, governance and regulatory decision-making. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlement. Excellent pension provision. Wellbeing and employee support initiatives. Genuine work-life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities.