In-house Regulatory Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Michael Page Legal seeks an In-house Regulatory Lawyer to advise on payments, cards and consumer finance regulations within a leading global banking organisation in the North West. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape regulatory strategy and support product development in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are solicitors with 5+ years PQE and strong PSD2/FCA/Consumer Credit Act knowledge, capable of guiding cross-functional teams through regulatory changes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience advising on payments regulation within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of PSD2, FCA rules and Consumer Credit Act.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across legal, compliance and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory advice on payments, cards and consumer finance products.
• Interpret and apply PSD2, FCA rules and Consumer Credit Act requirements.
• Support product development teams on payments solutions launches.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk and business teams on regulatory change initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Payments regulation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory advisory

PSD2 knowledge

Commercial thinking

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a In-house Regulatory Lawyer / Payments Regulatory Lawyer to join a leading global banking organisation in the North West. Working as part of a highly regarded legal team, you'll provide strategic regulatory advice on payments and card products while partnering with senior stakeholders across a complex and evolving business.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised financial institution with a reputation for innovation, operational excellence and responsible banking. With a strong focus on employee development, diversity and flexible working, the organisation offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of financial services. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, exposure to international matters and clear opportunities for career progression within a highly respected legal function. The organisation is also known for investing heavily in professional development, wellbeing initiatives and flexible working arrangements.

Description

The In-house Regulatory Lawyer will be:

• Providing legal and regulatory advice relating to payments, cards and wider consumer finance products.
• Advising on the interpretation and application of PSD2, FCA rules and Consumer Credit Act requirements.
• Supporting product development teams on the launch and enhancement of payment solutions.
• Working closely with compliance, risk and business stakeholders to manage regulatory change initiatives.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documentation while ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.

Profile

The In-house Regulatory Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with ideally 5+ years' PQE.
• Experienced in advising on payments regulation within a financial services environment.
• Possessing strong knowledge of PSD2, FCA regulations and the Consumer Credit Act.
• Comfortable managing stakeholder relationships across legal, compliance and commercial teams.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively within a large, complex and fast-paced organisation.

Job Offer

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading financial services business offering exposure to high-profile payments and regulatory matters. Alongside a competitive salary of circa £105,000, you'll benefit from flexible working from Manchester, comprehensive wellbeing support, excellent pension and healthcare offerings, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced legal professionals in the sector. The organisation is committed to career progression and provides genuine opportunities to develop your expertise in one of the fastest-evolving areas of financial services law.