Financial Regulatory - Associate

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root seeks a Finance Regulatory Associate to join its market-leading financial regulation practice. The role involves advising domestic and international financial institutions, fintechs, crypto and digital asset businesses on regulatory issues within a globally integrated platform.

Candidates should have 1-4 years’ PQE in financial services regulation, with strong drafting and communication skills. The role offers exposure to cross-border mandates, a collaborative culture, and

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ PQE in financial services regulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory perimeter and compliance obligations.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player able to manage client relationships and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK and EU regulatory frameworks and perimeter issues.
• Support transformational regulatory projects and reforms (e.g., CRD VI, MiFID/RIS, PSD3).
• Advise on regulatory implications for digital assets, fintech andcrypto platforms.
• Engage on issues affecting banks, asset managers, brokers, payments and retail intermediaries.

Skills

Regulatory law

Financial services

Drafting

Client relationships

Job description

Finance Regulatory Associate – 1-4 PQE

About the Firm

This global law firm is recognised for its strategic approach to advising clients in highly regulated sectors and its ability to deliver innovative legal solutions across complex, cross-border mandates. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion, the firm combines international reach with deep technical expertise. It offers a supportive environment that invests in career progression through high-quality training and secondment opportunities, making it an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers aiming to develop a truly global practice.

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading financial regulation team within a globally integrated platform. The practice advises domestic and international financial institutions, fintechs, crypto and digital asset businesses, financial market infrastructures, and payment providers on their most challenging regulatory issues. The work combines strategic projects and day-to-day advisory for major financial clients navigating increasingly dynamic regulatory frameworks.

Typical mandates include:

• Advising on compliance with UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including perimeter issues, financial promotions, and compliance projects.
• Supporting transformational change projects such as CRD VI, MiFID/RIS reforms, PSD3, cryptoasset regulation, and Consumer Duty implementations.
• Advising on new digital asset platforms and regulatory strategy, licence applications, remediation projects, and compliance frameworks.
• Engaging on issues affecting banks, asset managers, brokers, payment/ e-money services, trading platforms, fintech firms, and retail intermediaries.

The role provides exposure to both technical advisory matters and strategic transactions, while encouraging associates to take responsibility for client interaction and formative projects from the outset.

What They’re Looking For

• 1-4 years’ PQE gained in financial services regulation, ideally from a leading law firm or in-house financial institution.
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory perimeter and associated compliance obligations.
• Ability to advise on regulatory implications and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player able to manage client relationships confidently and handle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Genuine interest in financial markets, innovation (including digital assets/fintech), and regulatory change.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers involvement in cutting-edge regulatory work across both established markets and emerging sectors such as crypto, digital assets, and payment innovation. You will develop through first-hand exposure to significant reforms, strategic mandates, and high-profile enforcement considerations. The firm provides top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, hybrid working flexibility, and a full suite of benefits including wellbeing programs, global secondments, and professional growth initiatives. This is a chance to advance your career in an environment that champions development and innovation.