Deputy Director of Legal Services

Overview

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) exists to protect the public through effective regulation of the private security industry. We are a high performing regulator, working collaboratively with industry, enforcement agencies, Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The role is based in Manchester, UK, is permanent, and was published on 22 Jan 2026.

As Deputy Director of Legal Services, you will lead the legal services team to deliver high quality legal advice across the full range of SIA activity spanning criminal prosecutions; regulatory appeals and challenges; judicial review and inquests; commercial contracts; data protection; corporate governance matters; risk management; and regulatory policy matters. You will be the most senior legal advisor to the SIA and will provide legal leadership on high profile and sensitive cases, ensuring high risk matters are handled soundly.