Corporate Regulation Associate/Senior

Corporate Regulation (Data Protection, Compliance & AI Governance) Associate / Senior Associate A leading UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Corporate Regulation team within a highly regarded Commercial Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented regulatory lawyer to join a dynamic and fast-evolving team advising on complex, high-profile compliance and regulatory matters. This role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate regulatory, data protection and compliance work, with the opportunity to work alongside major commercial clients, regulatory bodies and government departments. The Opportunity Depending on level, the role offers genuine scope to take ownership of matters, help shape the direction of the practice and accelerate progression within a collaborative and ambitious team. Key Responsibilities You will advise on a broad range of corporate regulatory and compliance matters, including: - Data protection and privacy compliance, including UK GDPR, ICO guidance, DSARs, data breach response, privacy policies, risk assessments, audits and cross-border data issues - Corporate responsibility and regulatory compliance, supporting clients in navigating evolving governance and compliance obligations - Government consultations and regulatory reform, including strategic advisory work and lobbying-related matters - Consumer protection and sector regulation, including product safety, advertising standards and related compliance requirements - Sector-specific regulatory advisory work, including matters relating to commercial land, private land, airports, ports and rail - AI governance and emerging regulatory risk, including the impact of AI on corporate governance frameworks (particularly for senior candidates) - Reputation management and strategic regulatory support - Drafting policies, guidance notes and compliance documentation - Supporting and developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives Senior-level candidates may also have opportunities to: - Lead matters from inception to completion - Supervise and mentor junior lawyers - Support team growth and strategic development About You - Qualified solicitor (1-3 PQE Associate / 6+ PQE Senior Associate), although strong candidates outside these ranges will be considered. - Experience advising on corporate regulation, compliance or data protection matters - Knowledge of UK GDPR, regulatory frameworks and corporate governance issues - Experience in consumer regulation, reputation management or risk advisory (desirable) - Interest in AI regulation and emerging compliance issues (particularly for more senior applicants) - An interest in business development and relationship building This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing regulatory team with access to high-quality work, genuine career progression and the chance to develop a specialist profile in a growing area of demand. If you are a Corporate Regulation Solicitor, Data Protection Lawyer, Regulatory Associate or Senior Associate looking for your next move, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence. For more information regarding this Corporate Regulation Associate / Senior Associate job, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.