Finance Regulatory Expertise Counsel: Practice Leader

Ashurst; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced expert to join their financial regulation team. This pivotal role focuses on developing impactful expertise and guiding thought leadership initiatives in financial regulation, particularly concerning UK and EU laws. The successful candidate should possess significant experience in client-facing roles, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for mentorship and knowledge sharing within a supportive team environment are part of this unique position.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Mentorship programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar expertise-focused role.
• Ability to develop impactful thought leadership initiatives.
• Experience in delivering training and mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of expertise plans.
• Manage high-quality internal and client-facing legal content.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Technical proficiency in UK/EU law

Client engagement

Thought leadership

Regulatory knowledge (MiFID, CRD/CRR)

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified in the UK or EU jurisdiction

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced expert to join their financial regulation team. This pivotal role focuses on developing impactful expertise and guiding thought leadership initiatives in financial regulation, particularly concerning UK and EU laws. The successful candidate should possess significant experience in client-facing roles, a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for mentorship and knowledge sharing within a supportive team environment are part of this unique position.