Finance Regulatory Associate – 1-4 PQE
About the Firm
This global law firm is recognised for its strategic approach to advising clients in highly regulated sectors and its ability to deliver innovative legal solutions across complex, cross-border mandates. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, the firm combines international reach with deep technical expertise. It offers a supportive environment that invests in career progression through high-quality training and secondment opportunities, making it an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers aiming to develop a truly global practice.
The Role
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading financial regulation team within a globally integrated platform. The practice advises domestic and international financial institutions, fintechs, crypto and digital asset businesses, financial market infrastructures, and payment providers on their most challenging regulatory issues. The work combines strategic projects and day-to-day advisory for major financial clients navigating increasingly dynamic regulatory frameworks.
Typical mandates include:
- Advising on compliance with UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including perimeter issues, financial promotions, and compliance projects.
- Supporting transformational change projects such as CRD VI, MiFID/RIS reforms, PSD3, cryptoasset regulation, and Consumer Duty implementations.
- Advising on new digital asset platforms and regulatory strategy, licence applications, remediation projects, and compliance frameworks.
- Engaging on issues affecting banks, asset managers, brokers, payment/ e-money services, trading platforms, fintech firms, and retail intermediaries.
The role provides exposure to both technical advisory matters and strategic transactions, while encouraging associates to take responsibility for client interaction and formative projects from the outset.
What They’re Looking For
- 1-4 years’ PQE gained in financial services regulation, ideally from a leading law firm or in-house financial institution.
- Strong technical knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory perimeter and associated compliance obligations.
- Ability to advise on regulatory implications and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- A collaborative team player able to manage client relationships confidently and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
- Genuine interest in financial markets, innovation (including digital assets/fintech), and regulatory change.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers involvement in cutting-edge regulatory work across both established markets and emerging sectors such as crypto, digital assets, and payment innovation. You will develop through first-hand exposure to significant reforms, strategic mandates, and high-profile enforcement considerations. The firm provides top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, hybrid working flexibility, and a full suite of benefits including wellbeing programs, global secondments, and professional growth initiatives. This is a chance to advance your career in an environment that champions development and innovation.
Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.