Bates Wells

Public & Regulatory Lawyer (6 month FTC) Department: Public & Regulatory Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Description Why Bates Wells? We're an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out. Our values are key to our success, and you'll be able to make a real impact from day one. Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we'll never prioritise profit over people and planet. The role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced public and regulatory lawyer to join our friendly and ambitious Chambers and Legal 500 ranked team. We have a dedicated public and regulatory team with a broad practice. We act for public bodies and regulators as well as charities, businesses, campaigning groups and individuals affected by their regimes. Many of our team worked for government departments or in house for public bodies before joining us, so, we understand the statutory and policy framework and real world challenges our clients are dealing with. Key Responsibilities Providing strategic advice on complex issues, including regulatory matters that involve more than one regulatory regime and inter-disciplinary cases. Broadens and deepens internal and external networks, personal brand, and personal business development approach aligned to department business plan, leading to significant and sustained work origination. Proactively lead client development activities that result in increased client engagement, positive client feedback or new client relationships. Supports partners in CRM activity, including acting as deputy CRM for some clients. Provides excellent commercial legal advice to clients in matters relating to public and regulatory practice, with a high-level technical skills, requiring limited technical supervision whilst maintaining good general knowledge of other areas of law. Regularly leads and supervises matters within areas of expertise and discrete components of other matters with minimal levels of supervision and to a high standard. Guides others to produce high quality work that uses plain language, is client focused and commercial. Supports and coaches their team and manages the delivery of the work efficiently and within timescales. Guides junior colleagues, including engaging with profitability reports, facilitating discussions regarding the profitability of particular matters, clients or types of work. Collaborates with leaders to promote a high-performance culture by giving regular feedback and by identifying and supporting others with development needs. About You You will be ideally a qualified lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE and experience in public, regulatory or administrative law. You have experience working with statutory frameworks and can quickly understand the powers, duties and decision making processes of public bodies. You are comfortable analysing statutory powers, interpreting guidance, and ensuring clients act lawfully and follow the correct procedures. You have an awareness of public law principles such as reasonableness, natural justice and procedural fairness, and an interest in how case law shapes these duties. You are organised, collaborative and willing to take on responsibility, while also seeking support and guidance when needed. What are we like to work for? Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet. Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate & Nature Group, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero. Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive. Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly. Progressive Benefits: We offer sustainable pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well being and growth. At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we're committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.