Payments Regulatory Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international ALSP is seeking a Payments Regulatory Lawyer for a 3-6 month assignment in Watford. The candidate must have 5+ years’ PQE, with substantial experience in payments regulatory law and be ready to start at short notice, primarily working in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in payments regulatory matters.
• Excellent private practice experience at top firms.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of payments regulatory matters.
• Advise clients on relevant regulations and compliance.
• Adapt to a hybrid working arrangement.

Skills

Payments Regulatory Law

Cross Border Transfer Regulations

Wire Transfer Regulations

Payment Services Regulations 2017

Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification (England and Wales or Commonwealth)

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Payments Regulatory Lawyer. 3-6 month Assignment. ALSP/International Law Firm. 5+ PQE.

We are currently working closely with a market-leading ALSP that is looking for Payments Regulatory Lawyers with upwards of 5 years’ PQE, who will be available for a 3-6 month assignment with a leading international firm. The assignment is due to start imminently and will likely follow a hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days per week in the London office.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor (England and Wales or another commonwealth jurisdiction, such as Australia and/or New Zealand, for example)
• Upwards of 5 years’ PQE in handling a full caseload of payments regulatory matters
• Excellent private practice experience gained at magic circle, silver circle, US or international firms
• Outstanding experience in advising clients on Cross Border Transfer Regulations, Wire Transfer Regulations and Payment Services Regulations 2017
• Notable organisational skills with the ability to balance a busy caseload
• The ability to start a new role immediately or at short notice

Due to the desired start date, candidates are likely to be available immediately or at short notice.