Legal and Regulatory Advisor - Insight Select Ltd : Job Details

Lead Legal and Regulatory AdvisorLondon, Hybrid | £58,000 - £65,000 | PermanentA unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal and regulatory professional to join a national body responsible for developing and maintaining safety and operational standards across Britain’s rail network.As Lead Legal and Regulatory Advisor, you will play a central role in shaping regulatory policy, advising on key frameworks such as rail safety and interoperability, and ensuring that industry-wide standards are legally robust, practical, and strategically aligned.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal and regulatory advice to internal teams and industry stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional projects relating to standards development and regulatory compliance
• Translate complex legal and policy concepts for non-technical audiences
• Contribute to the development of business cases and economic assessments
• Support the delivery of commercial and strategic programmes
• Coach and guide team members to build regulatory competence across the organisation
• Engage with industry stakeholders to ensure alignment, acceptance, and delivery of outcomes

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong legal and regulatory background within the rail or transport industry
• Experience in developing business cases, impact assessments, or policy papers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment and grasp technical subject matter quickly

Package:

• Salary of £58,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working
• 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual performance-related bonus