Financial Services Regulatory Senior Associate Partner (Corporate Defence & Compliance))

Brabners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to lead the formation of a dedicated FCA specialism. This role offers the chance to work on complex regulatory matters, providing expert legal advice while managing multifaceted investigations. The firm prides itself on being innovative and sustainable, offering a flexible working environment and a competitive salary package. With a commitment to professional growth, this position is ideal for an ambitious individual looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join a team that values diversity and aims to make a positive impact in the legal field.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 32 days)

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in corporate defence and regulatory investigations.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on financial services matters and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and manage complex legal projects with timely delivery.

Skills

Financial Services Regulatory Law

Corporate Defence

Business Crime

Regulatory Investigations

Client Relationship Management

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.

With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales. The successful candidate will be able to express a preference in relation to their home office, be able to travel to work with the wider team at other offices, in addition to some hybrid working.

We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as the Best Law Firm in the UK by Best Companies and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.

We have a number of colleague-led affinity groups including for LGBTQ+, REACH, physical and mental health and social mobility, as well as a sustainability, environmental and green group.

It’s all part of how we make the difference.

Our corporate defence and compliance team is led by Dan Stowers (partner) who has taken the team from strength to strength since joining in 2022. Due to the continued success of the team, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a senior financial services regulatory lawyer to develop and lead the financial services specialism.

The team have a wealth of experience in all aspects of financial crime and compliance including attendance at interviews under caution, prosecutions and drafting, training and reviewing proactive and reactive policies and procedures, including those around dawn raids, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, anti-tax evasion and anti-fraud. In addition, the team advises on internal investigations as well as crisis and reputation management.

This role will enhance the team’s capabilities and develop a FS dedicated practice. You will be responsible for leading and managing multifaceted investigations and representing clients to navigate complex challenges with regulatory bodies, including the FCA. The role will include advisory, transactional/commercial projects regulatory work and you will have the opportunity to work on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of financial services matters, including regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored legal solutions.
• Lead and manage complex legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.
• Mentor and guide junior associates, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of financial services law.

We're looking for you to bring strong technical experience in corporate defence, business crime and regulatory investigations, gained from working in a financial services regulatory/crime team with a sound understanding of the FCA rules. You will be operating at a senior level, with a proactive and strategic mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. You will have a strong client network and proven ability in building strong relationships with both clients and stakeholders.

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate/Legal director who has partnership aspirations or an individual operating at partner level. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to lead the formation of a dedicated FCA specialism within our corporate defence and compliance team, with clear opportunities for career advancement with the support of the wider Corporate Defence & Compliance Team.

Our benefits:

The successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 32 days through our loyalty recognition programme) plus the option to purchase an extra five days each year.

We also offer a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance, as well as plenty of opportunities to get involved in our colleague committees to make a real impact in the firm and our local communities.