Associate / Senior Associate, Financial Regulation (Non-Contentious) – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates seeks an experienced Financial Regulation Associate/Senior Associate in Edinburgh to guide investment firms through UK regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules and permissions. The role emphasizes fintech, digital assets, and modern, technology-enabled service delivery across a broad client base.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior colleagues in a forward-thinking

Qualifications

• At least four years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private practice, in-house, or a regulatory body.
• Strong understanding of the UK financial regulatory landscape.
• Experience advising investment firms on FCA rules, authorisation changes, and related regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK financial services regulation for investment firms and other regulated entities.
• Draft client-facing documentation and guide clients through regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and jurisdictions to deliver regulatory solutions and support business development.

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Financial Regulation Associate or Senior Associate to join its established non-contentious financial services team in Edinburgh. With the financial services sector undergoing rapid transformation, the role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of regulatory change and to contribute to the development of innovative legal solutions alongside a broad range of financial institutions.

The role will focus on advising investment firms and other regulated entities on UK financial services regulation, including FCA rules and guidance, authorisation and permission changes, and the drafting of key client-facing documentation. Experience in fintech and digital assets, including emerging regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets and payments, would be particularly valuable. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions, supporting clients through complex regulatory journeys while adopting a modern, technology-enabled approach to legal service delivery.

Applicants should have at least four years’ post-qualification experience, gained in private practice, in-house or within a regulatory body. A strong understanding of the UK financial regulatory landscape, along with the ability to manage client relationships, contribute to business development and mentor junior team members, is essential. This role suits a driven and collaborative individual looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Associate / Senior Associate, Financial Regulation (Non-contentious) – Edinburgh • Edinburgh