Regulatory Compliance Lawyer

Hybrid – Attached to the Solihull Office with UK Travel
Full Time, Permanent
£66,000 - £73,000 (dependent on experience)
Serco is recruiting a Regulatory Compliance Lawyer for the UK & Europe Division. Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of regulatory and compliance activities within the division. This position will be instrumental in managing regulatory risks across Serco's contract base and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
As part of this you will:
Provide expert legal advice and guidance on Regulatory Compliance matters, both contentious and non-contentious, ensuring alignment with legal obligations, customer requirements and Serco's code of conduct
Collaborate with the Senior Regulatory Counsel and other stakeholders to develop, implement, and enhance Serco's legal and regulatory standards, policies and procedures across various regulatory domains
Assist in setting strategy and direction for managing regulatory investigations and proceedings, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of legal services delivery
Proactively monitor and assess changes in relevant laws, regulations, and legal procedures, and manage their impact on the UK&E Division
Manage relationships with external legal service providers, ensuring cost-effective and quality legal services are sourced for Serco UK&E
Support contracts and Subject Matter Experts during interventions by regulators and in proceedings before courts and tribunals as required
Facilitate compliance across the UK&E Division and Serco Group through training, education, and dissemination of legal and regulatory updates
Generate management information and reports on legal matters and projects for key stakeholders within Serco
What you’ll need to do the role:
Qualified lawyer with ideally 2-4 years post-qualified Regulatory Compliance experience
Demonstrated commitment to ethical and professional standards
Experience working in a confidential and fast-paced environment
Familiarity with public sector contracts is preferable
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
Ability to identify and address issues, problems, and opportunities effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of contract and commercial law principles
Attention to detail and proficiency in technical drafting
Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and making sound business decisions
Ability to manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude
Creative problem-solving skills
Why Serco:
Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.
What we offer:
Company car
Bonus scheme – 5% on target, 10% exceeding targets
Private healthcare
Flexible working considered
Pension – 6%
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support with a range of qualifications
A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more
Life assurance
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.