Financial Services Lawyer

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Central London seeks a financial services lawyer at the Mid Associate/Manager level to join their Banking & Finance division. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' PQE, strong expertise in financial regulation, and the ability to manage client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, long-term career progression, and the chance to work on high-profile cross-border financial matters.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Career development and progression

Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law.
• Experience at a recognized law firm or in-house legal team in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g., PSD2).

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Support a diverse client base including banks and fintechs.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Sound legal judgement

Education

Strong academic background

UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practice in England & Wales)

Job description

An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial services lawyer at Mid Associate/Manager level to join their well-established Banking & Finance division. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial services lawyer to become part of a highly respected team advising major financial institutions, fintechs, and global corporates. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and complex cross-border mandates.

The successful financial services lawyer will play a key role in advising clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, working across a mix of advisory, transactional, and strategic matters. This position is suited to a financial services lawyer with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience, looking to step into a more senior and client-facing role with clear progression opportunities.

The financial services lawyer’s role

The financial services lawyer will support a wide-ranging client base including banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms. The work will cover financial services regulation, licensing issues, payments law, ESG regulation, and regulatory aspects of M&A and financing transactions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects and gain exposure to international workstreams. The financial services lawyer will also be expected to support business development initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions.

The financial services lawyer

To be considered for this financial services lawyer position, candidates must have:

• UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practise in England & Wales)
• A strong academic background
• A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law
• Experience gained at a recognised law firm or within an in-house legal team in financial services
• Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g. PSD2)
• Commercial awareness and sound legal judgement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively

In Return?

This is a standout opportunity for a financial services lawyer to join a forward-thinking, international law firm offering:

• Long-term career development and progression
• A competitive salary of £90,000-£115,000
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

Keywords: Financial Services Lawyer | Regulatory Lawyer | Banking & Finance | Mid Associate | London Law Jobs | FCA Compliance