Financial Services Regulation & Funds Lawyer – Senior Associate / Director – London

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Director to join its Financial Services Regulation & Funds team in London. This role involves advising clients on fund formation and complex regulatory matters. With a focus on compliance and governance strategy, candidates should possess 7+ years of PQE. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential for a successful application. This position offers significant career growth and client exposure within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in fund formation and financial regulation required.
• Strong knowledge of FCA rules, AIFMD, and SFDR essential.
• Experience across various jurisdictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and launching private equity and alternative funds.
• Advising on regulatory matters and international regimes.
• Drafting fund documents and managing external counsel.

Skills

Fund formation

Financial regulation

UK and international regimes

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

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london, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate / Director to join its growing Financial Services Regulation & Funds team in London.

This role offers the chance to advise a broad range of clients – from investment managers and private equity sponsors to fintechs and government entities – on complex fund formation and regulatory matters across the UK and key offshore jurisdictions.

The Role

• Structuring and launching private equity, hedge, credit and alternative funds.
• Advising on AIFMD, FCA rules, SFDR, and international regimes.
• Drafting and negotiating fund documents and investor agreements.
• Managing cross-border mandates and external counsel.
• Supporting governance and regulatory strategy for clients.

About You

• England & Wales qualified, with 7+ PQE in fund formation and financial regulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international regimes (AIFMD, FCA, SFDR, offshore frameworks).
• Experience across jurisdictions such as UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Cayman, BVI or Channel Islands.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with experience at a leading firm, fund manager or service provider.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine responsibility, client exposure and genuine career progression within a highly collaborative and ambitious team.