Financial Services Lawyer

Axiom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider is currently seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer in London. This role involves advising clients on legal regulatory issues, implementing change projects, and liaising with various regulators. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial skills and in-house legal experience. A highly competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including remote and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Good academic credentials and post-qualification experience.
• In-house legal experience is preferred.
• You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on legal regulatory and compliance issues.
• Implementing legal and regulatory change projects.
• Drafting and maintenance of internal policies.

Skills

Legal regulatory and compliance expertise

Strong commercial understanding

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Good academic credentials

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.

Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on legal regulatory and compliance issues across a broad range of areas.
• Implementing legal and regulatory change projects, including the development of template agreements and negotiation guidelines.
• Advising on regulations which may include MiFID II, UCITS V, AIFMD, CASS, CRD IV, EMIR, Dodd Frank, DGSD, FSMA, RDR, CCP clearing, CCA, Payment Services Directive, Market Abuse Directive, the Volcker Rule and FATCA.
• Drafting and maintenance of internal policies to ensure firm compliance and for implementation of regulatory changes.
• Working with regulators internationally e.g., FCA, SEC, AMF, CSSF, CBI, BaFin and with industry bodies to respond to consultation papers.
• Assisting the business team in the establishment of new product offerings and setting out the regulatory and legal framework for distribution of structured products and alternative investments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good academic credentials and post-qualification experience.
• In-house legal experience is preferred (directly, or as a secondee)
• Strong commercial understanding, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.