Senior Associate, Legal

Ofcom

. Provide expert legal advice across the full spectrum of Ofcom’s work .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSenior💰 £75,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice across diverse projects, with a strong focus on regulatory, competition, and public law. Capable of drafting legal documents and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams while managing legal risks and strategic decision-making.

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Qualified LawyerPost-Qualification ExperienceRegulatory Law ExpertiseClear Written CommunicationStrategic Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceDrafting Regulatory DocumentsLitigation SupportRisk AnalysisPolicy Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationClear CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingIndependenceWorkload Management

Certifications & Qualifications

SolicitorBarrister

Industry Keywords

Regulatory MattersCompetition LawConsumer IssuesMedia LawData ProtectionOnline SafetyPublic Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert legal advice across the full spectrum of Ofcom’s work
Work as part of legal teams on major projects or with senior lawyers as a peer reviewer
Report ultimately to Legal Directors and the General Counsel
Take ownership of a portfolio of legal work across diverse projects and sectors
Assess and resolve legal risk in the context of Ofcom’s overall strategy
Provide risk-based analysis and strategic advice on new and significant points of law and policy work
Produce clear and well-structured written documents
Draft regulatory conditions, rules, codes, guidance, and statutory instruments
Help conduct litigation
Collaborate with colleagues across Ofcom and with experts from multiple disciplines
Liaise with central government, other regulators, and regulated industries
Support more junior lawyers, including through peer review
Contribute to organisational improvements and implement solutions
Work on projects across their lifecycle, including policy development, consultations, decision-making, litigation, and enforcement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer: solicitor, barrister or equivalent
Post-qualification experience in private practice, in-house, or at a public authority
Experience advising on one or more relevant legal areas, including regulatory or competition matters, consumer issues, media, technology, online safety, data protection, or public law
Prepared to work in a regulatory environment involving new areas of law, sectors, and technologies
Ability to work with greater independence than associate lawyers, with support and oversight from principal legal advisors and legal directors
Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
Ability to provide clear and accessible legal advice
Ability to analyse problems in new areas of law, sectors, and technology
Strategic and creative problem-solving ability
Ability to collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines
Ability to take responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes
Ability to manage and prioritise workload flexibly and anticipate project deadline risks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package
Flexible arrangements, including part-time hours and job shares
Tailored support options for potentially distressing work
Annual psychological assessments for those in high risk roles
24-hour access to counselling services
Adjustments, alternative formats, and alternative application methods
Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria