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

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is seeking an experienced Financial Regulation Associate or Senior Associate to join its Edinburgh team. The role focuses on non-contentious regulatory matters for investment firms and other regulated entities, with emphasis on FCA rules and authorisations.

The ideal candidate has at least four years’ PQE, a solid UK regulatory understanding, and a track record in client relationship management, business development, and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Four years’ post-qualification experience in private practice, in-house, or a regulator.
• Strong understanding of the UK financial regulatory landscape and FCA rules.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise investment firms and other regulated entities on UK financial services regulation, including FCA rules and guidance and authorisation changes.
• Draft client-facing documentation and lead regulatory journeys with a modern, technology-enabled service approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and jurisdictions to support complex regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

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 East Lothian