Associate, Regulatory & Investigation – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in the UK is seeking an Associate to join its Disputes, Regulatory, and Investigations Team in Edinburgh. The role involves leading complex regulatory investigations, advising on financial crime matters, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ PQE, qualified in Scotland or dual qualified, with experience in financial services law. This position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
• Experience in internal investigations for financial institutions or corporations is desirable.
• Understanding of financial services law.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
• Advise on high-impact financial crime matters.
• Contribute to client engagement and business development.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Financial crime compliance

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified in Scotland

Dual qualified

Qualified in England and Wales

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

This international Law Firm is currently seeking an Associate to join its Disputes, Regulatory, and Investigations Team in Edinburgh. The role focuses on complex financial services disputes, including regulatory and criminal investigations, internal reviews, and financial crime compliance. You will work closely with a cross-office team supporting major financial institutions and multinational clients across sectors such as finance, energy, pharmaceuticals, and media.

The successful candidate will take the lead on complex regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, advise on high-impact financial crime matters—such as money laundering and bribery—and contribute to client engagement and business development. This is a hands-on role requiring strong legal insight, strategic thinking, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset in a fast-evolving regulatory environment.

To be considered, you must have a minimum of 4 years’ PQE and be qualified in Scotland, dual qualified, or qualified in England and Wales. Ideally, you will have gained your experience within a top-tier City firm. Experience in internal investigations for financial institutions and/or corporations is desirable, as is an understanding of financial services law.

This is a full-time position with hybrid working options available.