Senior Litigation and Regulatory Lawyer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £68,720 to £72,004 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Office For Students |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0001420 |
Summary
Senior Litigation and Regulatory Lawyer
Bristol or London
£68,720 - £72,004 + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate)
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Use your litigation expertise in an organisation that’s shaping policy and regulation
The opportunity
Make a real difference to the lives of students by bringing your litigation skills to the Office for Students (OfS).
As the independent regulator of higher education in England, we ensure the best experience and the best value – for students, for taxpayers, for the economy and for the public good. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the provision of cutting-edge litigation across our diverse and rapidly evolving organisation.
The role
You’ll lead on the conduct of litigation activities at OfS, managing a portfolio of complex and novel litigation cases, both personally and through supervision of other qualified lawyers and members of the team. You will act as the senior lead and subject matter expert in respect of litigation at the regulator.
In addition, you will broaden your knowledge of the sector by providing legal advice and support for a broad range of regulatory matters relevant to the functions of the OfS.
Expect to work collaboratively with internal legal and policy colleagues, as well as external legal support, owning these key relationships and advising at the most senior level in the organisation, with regard to the high-profile nature of the organisation’s litigation.
Bristol or London
£68,720 - £72,004 + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate)
Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Use your litigation expertise in an organisation that’s shaping policy and regulation
The opportunity
Make a real difference to the lives of students by bringing your litigation skills to the Office for Students (OfS).
As the independent regulator of higher education in England, we ensure the best experience and the best value – for students, for taxpayers, for the economy and for the public good. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the provision of cutting-edge litigation across our diverse and rapidly evolving organisation.
The role
You’ll lead on the conduct of litigation activities at OfS, managing a portfolio of complex and novel litigation cases, both personally and through supervision of other qualified lawyers and members of the team. You will act as the senior lead and subject matter expert in respect of litigation at the regulator.
In addition, you will broaden your knowledge of the sector by providing legal advice and support for a broad range of regulatory matters relevant to the functions of the OfS.
Expect to work collaboratively with internal legal and policy colleagues, as well as external legal support, owning these key relationships and advising at the most senior level in the organisation, with regard to the high-profile nature of the organisation’s litigation.
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