Regulatory Counsel - Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Regulatory Attorney to join its Legal & Compliance team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure the firm’s activities align with regulatory standards across the U.K. and Europe. You will engage with a variety of compliance and regulatory matters within an FCA-regulated investment firm, developing and refining compliance policies while advising investment professionals. This position promises broad exposure to the firm’s trading strategies and the chance to shape key elements of its compliance framework. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a collaborative mindset, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of PQE, ideally at a leading law firm or alternative investment manager.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures for the firm.
• Advise investment professionals on regulatory obligations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Our client, a top-tier global hedge fund, is seeking a skilled Regulatory Attorney to join its Legal & Compliance team in London. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring the firm’s activities across the U.K. and Europe remain fully aligned with regulatory standards. This opportunity provides broad exposure to a variety of the firm’s trading strategies, along with the chance to shape and implement key elements of its U.K. compliance framework.

As part of your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll tackle a comprehensive range of compliance and regulatory matters relevant to an FCA-regulated investment firm. You’ll be responsible for developing, refining, and maintaining the firm’s compliance policies and procedures, advising investment professionals on regulatory obligations, and working closely with colleagues across the firm’s global offices.

Key Qualifications:

• Law degree with around 4–7+ years of PQE, ideally gained at a leading law firm and/or within an alternative investment manager (in-house experience is a strong advantage).
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and financial services regulations, particularly those affecting FCA-regulated MiFID investment firms.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex or technical issues clearly and effectively across a range of stakeholders.
• Proven project management capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset, strong initiative, and the ability to think both strategically and creatively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.