Regulatory Lawyer - Financial Services

BCL Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm based in London is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor for their Consumer & Retail Financial Services Regulatory team. This role offers the chance to lead on high-value regulatory matters and to mentor junior lawyers. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in consumer financial services regulation and strong business development skills. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers excellent prospects for career growth.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Exposure to high-profile work

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• At least 4 PQE with strong experience in consumer financial services regulation.
• Proven ability to run complex cases independently.
• Strong business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters.
• Advise senior management on FCA requirements.
• Manage interactions with regulators.

Skills

Consumer financial services regulation

Business development skills

Mentorship ability

Job description

Overview

Regulatory Lawyer - Financial Services | International Law Firm | City of London

A highly reputable international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Consumer & Retail Financial Services Regulatory team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a financial services regulatory lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a leading practice that combines first-class legal work with genuine career progression.

About the Team

This is a forward-thinking, international law firm with a strong reputation in the financial services regulatory space. The firm is known for combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, commercial approach. It promotes diversity, inclusion, and innovation, ensuring every lawyer has the platform to thrive.

The firm's Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) group advises a broad mix of UK and international clients across the consumer and retail markets. The team is highly regarded for its ability to deliver both contentious (non-litigation) and non-contentious advisory support, with expertise ranging from regulatory structuring to supervisory engagement with the FCA.

The Role

• Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters, both contentious and advisory.
• Advise senior management and boards across consumer and retail financial services on FCA requirements and sector-specific issues.
• Support clients on transactions, corporate restructuring, due diligence, and regulatory notifications.
• Manage interactions with regulators, including FCA supervisory and enforcement matters.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers, providing both technical supervision and strategic guidance.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 4 PQE with strong experience in consumer financial services regulation.
• A proven ability to run complex cases independently, offering clear and commercially practical advice.
• Strong business development skills and an enthusiasm for client relationship building.
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to think commercially and strategically.

Why This Role

• Exposure to high-profile financial services regulatory work in the consumer and retail sectors.
• The chance to play a visible role in a team that is growing rapidly, with strong prospects for future progression.
• A supportive and inclusive working culture where your contribution will be recognised.
• Access to a global client base and the opportunity to shape the future of a practice with significant growth potential.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.