Banking & Finance Associate

SSQ; Slough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading US law firm seeks a Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Associate in London with ~6 PQE to join a market‑leading team advising global financial institutions, banks, funds and asset managers on UK and EU regulatory matters.

The role focuses on securitisation and structured finance, with involvement in cross‑border transactions, client exposure, and high‑quality training within a reputed practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK/EU financial services regulation, especially securitisation and structured finance.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills across regulatory matters.
• Ability to work directly with clients and cross‑functional deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK/EU regulatory issues for securitisation and structured finance.
• Collaborate with transaction teams to develop compliant securitisation structures.
• Provide regulatory guidance on risk retention, transparency, and disclosures.
• Prepare and review regulatory documents and disclosures for transactions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and offer practical guidance to clients.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Securitisation

Structured finance

Drafting

Client communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Associate - London

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Associate with approximately 6 PQE to join its highly regarded London practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a market-leading team advising global financial institutions, investment banks, private credit funds and asset managers on complex UK and European financial services regulatory matters. The role offers significant exposure to high-profile cross-border transactions and the opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the field.

The Role

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of UK and EU financial services regulatory issues, with a particular focus on the regulatory framework governing securitisation and structured finance transactions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on the application of the UK and EU Securitisation Regulations, including analysing whether proposed transactions fall within the scope of the securitisation r
• egime.Working closely with transaction teams to develop compliant securitisation structures and provide practical regulatory advice throughout the lifecycle of transac
• tions.Advising on risk retention, transparency and due diligence obligations applicable to issuers, sponsors, originators and inve
• stors.Preparing and negotiating risk retention documentation and associated regulatory compliance memo
• randa.Drafting and reviewing securitisation-related regulatory disclosures for offering circulars and other transaction docu
• ments.Monitoring regulatory developments affecting structured finance markets and providing commercially focused guidance to clients.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have:

• Around three years' PQE gained at a leading international or City
• law firm.Strong experience advising on UK and EU financial services re
• expertise in the regulatory aspects of securitisation and structured finance tran
• sactions.A solid understanding of the UK and EU Securitisation Regulations, including risk retention, transparency and disclosure requ
• irements.Excellent drafting skills, with experience preparing transaction-related regulatory docum
• technical ability, commercial judgement and the confidence to work directly with clients and multidisciplinary deal teams.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on some of the market's most sophisticated structured finance and securitisation transactions within a collaborative and internationally recognised practice. The successful candidate will enjoy direct client exposure, first-class training and genuine opportunities for career progression within one of the world's leadinglaw firms.