LLR Associate, Practising Legal

Financial Conduct Authority; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services regulatory body is seeking a Litigation Lawyer in Greater London. The role requires a qualified solicitor with experience in commercial litigation to conduct legal reviews and provide advice on investigations. You will collaborate with teams across the Legal Division, manage external counsel, and engage in high-profile regulatory matters. The position offers a hybrid work model, generous leave, and a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age)

Private healthcare with Bupa

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales.
• Experience of conducting commercial litigation or contentious financial services proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation and legal reviews of FCA investigations.
• Draft review and advise on case papers including statutory notices.
• Provide legal advice to Enforcement and Authorisations teams.
• Instruct and manage external counsel for regulatory proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Legal Division.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including external law firms.
• Play an integral role in cases protecting consumers and market integrity.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Strong written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Ability to manage competing priorities

Intellectual ability and sound judgement

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Litigation Lawyer

Division : Legal Division

Department : Litigation & Legal Review (LLR)

Salary : National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 47200 to 70800
and London from 49700 to 74500 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

This role is graded as : Associate Practising Legal

Your recruitment contact is Raimonda via Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Legal Division provides advice and legal services across the full spectrum of FCA activities whether regulatory policy enforcement or operational.

Sitting in the Legal Division the Litigation & Legal Review (LLR) team handles all non-criminal contentious Enforcement and Authorisations legal work for the FCA. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented contentious regulatory lawyer whether newly qualified or with relevant PQE / post-pupillage experience of up to around 3 years to join our team. You will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of high-profile complex regulatory matters often at the forefront of financial services litigation including proceedings before the RDC Upper Tribunal and High Court.

We are a dynamic inclusive and supportive team offering both stimulating work and genuine work-life balance.

Role responsibilities

• Conduct litigation and legal reviews of FCA investigations and cases for submission to decision makers including senior decision makers the RDC Upper Tribunal and the courts
• Draft review and advise on case papers including statutory notices written submissions statements of case and witness statements
• Provide clear practical legal advice to Enforcement Authorisations and other FCA teams on points of law and with regard to the exercise of FCA powers and conduct any resulting regulatory proceedings
• Instruct and manage external counsel and where necessary draft written and / or make oral representations to an executive decision maker RDC Upper Tribunal and courts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Legal Division and Enforcement to share knowledge and promote best practice
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including colleagues in Enforcement case teams Authorisations and supervisory business units the RDC and external law firms
• Play an integral role in cases that protect consumers maintain market integrity and uphold confidence in UK financial services

Skills required

Minimum

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales or the General Council of the Bar for England and Wales
• Clear and demonstrable experience of conducting commercial litigation or contentious financial services proceedings / investigations

Essential

• Experience of conducting commercial litigation or contentious financial services proceedings / investigations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with a considerable volume of evidence and exercise analytical skills to provide clear advice
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Capacity to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure to deadlines
• Demonstration of strong intellectual ability and sound judgement

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
• Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24 / 7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
• For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture : one thats free from discrimination and bias celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident : our hiring approach

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline :

Advert Closing Date : 16th November 2025 (midnight)

CV Review / Shortlist : 18th November 2025

Video Interview : w / c 24th November 2025

Your recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Please provide your CV and separate answer (max 300 words) to the following application question : Why do you consider that you are suitable for this role

Please ensure that you clearly describe your relevant skills and experience and ability to meet the criteria set out above in these documents.

After your CV and suitability answer have been reviewed and if you are successfully screened it is envisaged you will be invited to an interview - which is likely to include a case study and technical motivational and competency type questions.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1