Associate - Financial Regulatory

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

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30.03.2025

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14.05.2025

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REGULATORY FINANCE – ASSOCIATE (1–3 PQE)

LONDON | HYBRID | PERMANENT

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Join a firm that’s shaping the future of financial services law. Our client is a top-tier global law firm with a reputation for excellence, innovation and impact. Their award-winning Financial Regulatory practice is consistently recognised for its role in advising some of the world’s most high-profile financial institutions, FinTechs, asset managers and regulatory bodies. The team works on the most complex and high-value regulatory mandates, including ground-breaking digital finance projects and landmark UK/EU reforms.

If you're looking to accelerate your career at the forefront of legal and regulatory transformation, this is the place to be.

ROLE

• Advise on a broad range of UK and EU financial services regulatory issues including in relation to wholesale markets, banking, payment services and asset management.
• Work on complex regulatory matters related to authorisations, perimeter queries and ongoing compliance.
• Assist clients on regulatory reform and implementation projects (e.g. MiFID II, AIFMD, EMIR, CRD, PSD2).
• Support clients through investigations, supervisory engagement and regulatory enforcement processes.
• Get involved in cutting-edge digital finance matters including crypto-assets, DLT, DeFi, AI and data use.
• Collaborate with other practice areas (e.g. corporate, disputes, employment, tax) to deliver seamless advice on multi-disciplinary matters.

REQUIREMENTS

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ post-qualification experience in financial regulation.
• Solid understanding of UK and/or EU regulatory regimes (including experience advising on FSMA, PRA and FCA rules, MiFID II, AIFMD, PSD2, EMIR, CRR/CRD, etc.).
• Demonstrated interest in emerging areas of regulation such as digital assets, ESG and AI is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to clients and colleagues.
• A team player with the initiative, drive, and ambition to grow within a leading international firm.

WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR YOU

• Highly competitive salary with generous bonus potential.
• Work alongside some of the most well-regarded regulatory partners in the city.
• Exposure to cutting-edge legal work with global impact.
• A clear and structured career development pathway including secondment opportunities.
• Hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.
• Access to best-in-class training, resources and mentorship within a truly collaborative environment.

Ready to take your regulatory finance career to the next level?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.