Your new companyA national public-sector organisation with responsibility for overseeing major UK infrastructure is seeking a junior lawyer to join its specialist infrastructure and regulatory legal team on a fixed-term contract until the end of August 2026.The organisation is currently delivering a new multi-year regulatory framework governing investment in critical infrastructure assets, involving billions of capital spend over the next five years. The work sits at the heart of decarbonisation, long-term system resilience and consumer protection.Your new roleYou will join a high-performing legal team advising on the design, implementation and defence of a major regulatory framework due to commence in 2026.A key focus of the role will be supporting the organisation on appeals and contested regulatory decisions, including proceedings before a specialist competition and appeals body. You will work closely with senior lawyers, economists, policy teams, external Counsel and law firms on complex, time-critical matters.You will be involved in: Advising on the legal operation of a new infrastructure price control frameworkSupporting appeals and contentious regulatory matters, including defence strategyAssisting with the preparation of witness evidence and submissionsInstructing and managing external Counsel and law firmsAdvising on legal risk arising from the current regulatory frameworkProviding public law and regulatory advice across a range of infrastructure-related issues ..... full job details .....