Financial Services Regulation Senior Associate

KMA Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm seeks a Senior/Managing Associate to join their Financial Services Regulation team in London. The role requires at least 4 years PQE in financial services regulation, advising clients on a range of regulatory matters. You will have the option to work from home two days a week and enjoy a highly competitive salary package. This opportunity offers real career development within a supportive team committed to excellence in legal services.

Benefits

Work from home option 2 days a week

Highly competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in financial services regulation.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and related regulations.
• Experience in drafting legal documents for regulated activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and financial services law.
• Assist corporate team on FSMA aspects of M&A.
• Monitor changes in regulations and update clients.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of financial services law

Experience in advising on regulatory compliance

Skills in corporate governance

Expertise in FCA Handbook and PRA Rule Book

Education

4+ years PQE in financial services regulation

Job description

A leading global law firm are seeking a Senior/Managing Associate to join their Financial Services Regulation team in London.

Role

In this role you will advise clients on legal, regulatory and compliance matters including:

• Scoping, perimeter and Part 4A permissions advice.
• Advising on application for authorisations (but not necessarily completing applications) and change in control approvals (including change in control applications).
• Product and services design, including evaluating how innovative and novel FinTech products fit into the regulatory framework.
• Advice on all aspects of the FCA Handbook and PRA Rule Book, MiFID, AIFMD, MCD, CRR (etc).
• Advice on cross border aspects of financial services regulation.
• Corporate governance of authorised firms.
• Payment services and “open banking”.
• Advising and drafting documents such as terms and conditions for regulated activities.
• Advising on remediation, self-reporting, and engagement with the regulators.
• Assisting the corporate team on FSMA aspects of M&A.
• Assisting other teams across the firm (dispute resolution, commercial, private wealth, family, housing, etc) on FSMA related matters (in particular regulated credit and regulated mortgages).
• Monitoring changes in financial services regulations and update clients accordingly.
• Promoting the firm’s financial services regulation capabilities by speaking at seminars, writing articles, etc.
• Providing internal training

Candidate

The team are looking to hire a senior or managing associate to join them. It is essential you have a minimum of 4 years PQE in financial services regulation with a highly regarded firm.

You should have in-depth knowledge of current financial services law including the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA), the PRA Rulebook, FCA Handbook, The Regulated Activities Order, the Financial Promotions Order, MiFID and consumer credit and mortgage regulation etc.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work amongst talented, driven people.

The firm are known for providing an environment that allows for real career development.

You will have the option to work from home 2 days a week and there is a highly competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on [e-mail] or apply as directed.