Associate Lawyer

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Date: 28 Apr 2026

Location: Hybrid - Palestra and home, TfL Corporate

Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

Job Title: Associate Lawyer – Public & Regulatory Law

Position Type: TfL permanent

Grade: Pay Band 2

Salary:  Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits

Location: Palestra ( Southwark – London) / Hybrid 

 

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

 

Role Overview

Transport for London is looking for a qualified lawyer (solicitor or barrister) to join our in-house Public and Regulatory Law team. TfL’s Legal Department works closely with the Greater London Authority (GLA), Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, and other functional bodies to deliver legal advice on matters that affect the lives of millions.  

 

As an Associate Lawyer in the Public and Regulatory Law Team, you will provide high-quality legal advice on regulatory and public law issues, helping to ensure TfL’s operations and policy decisions are compliant and defendable.

 


About us

A rich heritage. A strong commercial focus. An iconic brand. They all add up to make Transport for London a unique public service – and a great place to develop your career.

 

 

The role

You’ll be a strategic adviser to the TfL business, as well as to the Mayor of London, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and other organisations in the Greater London Authority group. You will provide high quality, customer-focused legal advice and support in the area of public and regulatory law, including governance matters. 

 

 The role provides an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile issues including advising on statutory powers, the drafting of secondary legislation and the regulation of the taxis, private hire vehicles and pedicabs, considering the impact of new legislation on TfL and other organisations in the Greater London Authority group, judicial reviews and road user charging. You will also be expected to prepare and provide briefings and training on the impact of changing legislation, case law and best practice.

 

 

What you’ll need

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, you’ll be a qualified solicitor, or barrister having completed pupillage, with a proven track record of advising in both contentious and non-contentious public and regulatory law and matters of governance.
  • You should have experience of handling judicial review litigation and have advised on the exercise of statutory powers.
  • You’ll use your good judgment, commercial awareness and innovative problem-solving skills to deliver pragmatic solutions and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • The ability to build effective client relationships and have a strong, supportive team ethic will be essential.

 

 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

 

Application Process

Please apply using your CV and a brief covering letter.

 

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

 

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 23:59 

 

 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.   

 

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://london-gov.jobs2web.com/job-invite/3750/) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect and clear communication throughout.

 

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

•    Final salary pension scheme 
•    Free travel for you on the TfL network 
•    Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
•    30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
•    TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.
•    Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
•    Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
•    Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
•    Discounted Eurostar travel