Financial Services Regulatory Associate | 1-3 PQE | London
Financial Services Regulatory Associate | 1-3 PQE | London
An elite international law firm is seeking a 1-3 PQE associate to join its Financial Services Regulatory team in London. The team advises leading global financial institutions, asset managers, private capital sponsors and fintech platforms on complex regulatory matters across the UK and Europe.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that works closely with market-leading transactional teams and is regularly involved in some of the most sophisticated regulatory mandates in the market.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of financial services regulatory matters, including:
- Regulatory aspects of M&A and strategic transactions involving regulated businesses
- Advice on UK and EU financial services regulation, including FCA authorisation and ongoing compliance
- Regulatory structuring for private funds, asset managers and alternative investment platforms
- Regulatory change projects and interaction with supervisory authorities
- Governance, conduct and perimeter issues affecting financial institutions
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a UK qualified lawyer with 1-3 years' PQE
- Have experience in financial services regulation from a leading international or top UK law firm
- Demonstrate strong technical ability and commercial awareness
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
The Opportunity
- Join a high-performing and growing regulatory practice
- Work closely with market-leading private capital, finance and corporate teams
- Exposure to top-tier financial institutions and alternative asset managers
- Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
This role offers the chance to develop within a dynamic and collaborative team at a firm with a strong presence in the global financial services market.
For a confidential conversation, please get in touch.
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