Financial Regulatory Lawyer

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier-1 Finance team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in UK and EU financial services regulation, particularly FCA and PRA frameworks. This role involves advising financial institutions on regulatory matters, drafting policies, and liaising with regulators. A supportive culture with clear career progression and flexible working arrangements are offered along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Circa NQ-4 years PQE (flexible depending on experience).
• Strong transactional experience in corporate, banking, or financial services.
• Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, or fintechs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK financial services regulation and FCA/PRA rules.
• Provide regulatory support on corporate transactions and financings.
• Liaise with regulators and draft relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong experience in financial services regulation

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities

Client-facing skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales or relevant jurisdiction

Tools

FCA Handbook

PRA Rulebook

Job description

Financial Regulatory Lawyer

Location: Edinburgh

Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation

International law firm are seeking to hire a talented and commercially focused Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier-1 Ranking Finance team.

Role Profile

• The successful candidate will advise a broad range of financial institutions and regulated businesses on UK and EU financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.
• This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory, transactional, and contentious regulatory work, including regulatory change projects, governance matters, and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK financial services regulation, including FCA and PRA rules and guidance. Providing regulatory support on corporate transactions, restructurings, and financings. Advising on authorisations, variations of permission, and regulatory capital requirements. Advising on conduct risk, governance, SMCR, and compliance frameworks. Supporting clients on regulatory change initiatives (including UK reforms and retained EU law). Advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and skilled person reviews. Liaising with regulators, including the FCA and PRA. Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory disclosures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, disputes, and employment teams. Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (with UK regulatory experience). Circa NQ- 4 years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience). Candidate with strong transactional experience (corporate, banking, FS) who are interested in a move to a Financial Regulatory role are also invited to apply. Strong experience in financial services regulation within private practice, in-house, or a regulatory body. Good working knowledge of FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, and relevant legislation. Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fintechs, or payment services providers. Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and client-facing abilities.

On Offer

• High-quality financial regulatory work with leading clients, working in conjuction with a highly successful London based team, working on a national basis. A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. Clear career progression and professional development. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

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