Legal Counsel

Accutrainee Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a UK-qualified financial regulatory lawyer to support FCA authorisation applications on a flexible contract basis. Ideal candidates will have experience advising on FCA matters, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a great opportunity for solicitors looking to engage in high-quality, varied legal work in a fast-paced environment. Come join a team that values autonomy and high-calibre contributions.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in FCA authorisations and financial regulation.
• Background in financial services, fintech, or regulated advisory work is preferred.
• Comfortable advising on FCA-related matters in a flexible contract setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on FCA authorisation and variation of permissions applications.
• Draft and review submissions and supporting documentation for the FCA.
• Provide regulatory advice across financial services and fintech sectors.
• Interpret and apply FCA rules and guidance.
• Support internal stakeholders on regulatory strategy and compliance.
• Liaise with regulators and respond to FCA queries.

Skills

Experience with FCA authorisations

UK financial regulation knowledge

Ability to work autonomously

Providing regulatory advice

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ-3PQE)

Job description

UK Financial Regulatory Lawyer (FCA Authorisations)

Flexible Contract | Accuflex

The Opportunity

We are working with a client who is seeking a UK-qualified financial regulatory lawyer with hands-on experience of FCA authorisation applications to support their legal and regulatory function on a flexible basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a regulatory solicitor who enjoys working in fast-paced, regulated environments and is comfortable advising on complex FCA-related matters, either in-house or alongside senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on FCA authorisation and variation of permission (VoP) applications
• Drafting and reviewing submissions and supporting documentation for the FCA
• Providing regulatory advice across financial services, fintech, or regulated businesses
• Interpreting and applying FCA rules and guidance (including threshold conditions)
• Supporting internal stakeholders on regulatory strategy, governance, and compliance matters
• Liaising with regulators and responding to FCA queries where required

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (NQ-3PQE)
• Strong experience in UK financial regulation, ideally with direct exposure to FCA authorisations
• Background in financial services, fintech, payments, or regulated advisory work
• Comfortable working autonomously and delivering pragmatic, commercial advice
• Prior in-house experience or secondment exposure is highly desirable
• Available on a contract or flexible basis via Accuflex

Why Accuflex?

• Accuflex provides high-quality, flexible legal talent to in-house teams and law firms. We work with lawyers who value variety, autonomy, and high-calibre work, while offering clients access to trusted legal expertise without long-term headcount commitments.