Financial Services Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves advising clients on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues, implementing legal changes, and collaborating with international regulators. With a focus on professional development, the company offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible work environment, predominantly remote, with some on-site requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative legal solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Pension

Professional Development Resources

Learning and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience and strong commercial understanding required.
• In-house legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal regulatory and compliance issues.
• Implement legal and regulatory change projects.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Advisory

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Understanding

Education

Good Academic Credentials

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

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, which includes health benefits, pension, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominantly work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.