Associate - Financial Regulation, Wholesale and Banking

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate to join their Financial Regulation Team in London. This role involves advising clients on prudential regulation for banks and investment firms, providing opportunities for career growth and client relationship development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial regulation, excellent client relationship skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join a supportive team that values diversity and innovation, where you can contribute to high-quality work and engage with clients across the UK and EU. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in prudential regulation of financial institutions.
• Strong client relationship skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support clients' prudential regulatory compliance.
• Advise on engagement with UK regulators.
• Assist clients in understanding UK and EU regulatory divergence.

Skills

Prudential Regulation

Client Relationship Skills

Team Collaboration

Business Development

Commercial Mindset

Education

Law Degree

Professional Qualification in Law

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Associate - Financial Regulation, Wholesale and Banking, London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are looking for a financial regulation Associate to join the London Team, working with our UK and international clients and partners.
• You will be part of a team of specialists advising on prudential regulation for banks, building societies, investment firms, and financial market infrastructure.
• This role offers opportunities for career growth, client relationship development, and practice expansion.
• Our environment supports ambitious lawyers with high-quality work and collaborative colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

THE TEAM

Addleshaw Goddard's Financial Regulation Team is one of the largest in the UK, ranked Tier 1. It comprises lawyers and compliance professionals across Leeds, London, and Scotland, led by Rosanna Bryant and 9 other Partners. The team is recognized for its client focus and pragmatic approach, working collaboratively across the AG network.

The team advises on prudential regulation, supporting clients in meeting regulatory requirements related to capital, liquidity, operational resilience, recovery planning, governance, digital assets, and more. They also provide advice on markets, clearing, settlement, and compliance programs.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

This position is ideal for a committed lawyer aiming to develop expertise in prudential regulation, participate in business development, and grow within a supportive team. Responsibilities include managing client matters, supporting Partners, and engaging in client secondments and international collaboration.

You will:

• Support clients' prudential regulatory compliance.
• Provide structuring advice and support regulatory processes for transactions.
• Assist clients in understanding UK and EU regulatory divergence.
• Help assess legislative impacts and advise on implementation and lobbying strategies.
• Interpret legal requirements, including Basel standards.
• Advise on engagement with UK regulators.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Experience in prudential regulation of financial institutions.
• Interest in growing expertise in this field.
• Strong client relationship skills and team orientation.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and practice management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across borders within the AG network.
• Commercial mindset with pragmatic advice skills.
• Experience with complex transactions and regulatory frameworks.

Our FIRM

Addleshaw Goddard values its people, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation. We serve FTSE100 clients and others, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and employee development.

OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

We invest in our people, delivering high-caliber work with colleagues who care about one another and our clients.