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

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Director for their Financial Services Regulation & Funds team in Slough. This role involves advising clients on fund formation and regulatory matters, requiring 7+ PQE and strong knowledge of relevant regulations. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential. This position offers significant client exposure and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be England & Wales qualified with 7+ PQE.
• Strong knowledge of fund formation and financial regulation required.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating fund documents necessary.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and launching private equity, hedge, credit and alternative funds.
• Advising on complex regulatory matters.
• Managing cross-border mandates with external counsel.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK and international regimes (AIFMD, FCA, SFDR)

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Experience across jurisdictions (UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Cayman, BVI, Channel Islands)

Education

England & Wales qualified

7+ PQE in fund formation and financial regulation

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

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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.