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Public/ Regulatory/ Energy Lawyer- 6 Month Contract - Glasgow

Energy - In-House
Ref: 608 Date Posted: Friday 30 Jan 2026

Junior Lawyer- Public / Regulatory / Energy Law (6 Month Contract)

Location: Glasgow 

Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Experience Level: Circa NQ –3 years PQE

Role Profile:

Leading UK Regulator is looking to hire a Junior Lawyer to join their in-house legal team, with a focus on public law, regulatory law, and energy law. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on complex, high-impact matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This role is immediately available. 

Responsibilities included:

  • Advising on public and administrative law matters, including statutory interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
  • Supporting regulatory compliance and risk assessments.
  • Assisting with legal research, drafting, and review of legal documents, policies, and submissions.
  • Working on matters related to energy regulation, infrastructure projects, and sector-specific legislation.
  • Liaising with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and external counsel.
  • Supporting dispute resolution and contentious regulatory matters when required.
  • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the sector.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer with circa NQ- 3 PQE. 
  • Ideally, you will have experience in public law, regulatory law, and/or energy law (candidates with general commercial are also invited to apply).
  • Strong legal research and drafting skills.
  • Good understanding of regulatory environments and government processes.

On Offer:

  • Exposure to high-profile and meaningful legal work.
  • Competitive salary and benefits. 
  • Supportive team environment with strong mentoring.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com