Legal Director – Regulatory Finance

ACHUMAN CAPITAL; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Director to join their Regulatory Finance team in Belfast. This role offers the opportunity to work with major financial institutions, providing expert advice on regulatory matters in retail banking and consumer credit. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior staff, delivering client training, and supporting product development. With a focus on career progression and an attractive salary package, this position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Career Progression Opportunities

Attractive Salary Package

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in legal practice, especially in regulatory finance.
• Strong supervisory skills and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on retail banking, consumer credit, and compliance matters.
• Support product development and regulatory implementation.

Skills

Regulatory Finance

Client Relationship Management

Supervisory Experience

Legal Technical Excellence

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 6+)

Job description

Legal Director – Regulatory Finance

We are working with a top-tier UK law firm based in Belfast, seeking a Legal Director to join their Regulatory Finance team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a leading financial services regulatory team, advising on retail banking, consumer credit, payments, and compliance matters for major financial institutions. Responsibilities include supporting product development, regulatory implementation, mentoring junior staff, delivering client training, and contributing to the firm's growth and business development efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 6+ years' PQE;
2. Background in regulatory finance;
3. Supervisory experience;
4. Ability to develop and maintain client relationships;
5. Team player attitude;
6. Technical excellence in legal matters.

Benefits include an attractive salary package (commensurate with experience), interesting clients, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career progression within the firm.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nuala Darragh at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].