Regulatory Solicitor - FS

Michael Page Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is assisting a leading UK financial institution in the Midlands with a Regulatory Solicitor role focused on payments regulation for commercial card products. The post involves advising on PSD2, PAYMENTS Regulations and related FCA expectations, and working closely with senior stakeholders to shape regulatory strategy.

You will become the team's specialist adviser, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical commercial guidance and helping launch new products

Qualifications

• Solicitor or equivalent with strong payments regulatory experience
• Experience advising on PSD2 and Payment Services Regulations
• Familiar with card issuing, payments businesses, fintechs or e-money firms
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and giving commercially focused legal guidance
• Knowledgeable in Strong Customer Authentication requirements
• Experience with Consumer Credit Act matters affecting SME/business customers is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Advise on payments regulation affecting commercial card products and related services
• Support development and launch of new products through regulatory input
• Provide guidance on Payment Services Regulations, PSD2 and FCA expectations
• Identify legal/regulatory risks and help implement compliant solutions
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk and commercial teams

Skills

Payments regulation

PSD2

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Commercial legal advice

Job description

Regulatory Solicitor opportunity within a leading financial services legal team based in the Midlands, with a salary of up to £105,000. This role focuses on advising a commercial card issuing business on payments regulation, product development and regulatory change. You will become the team's specialist adviser, working closely with senior business stakeholders and shaping legal strategy across a key business area.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK financial institution with a substantial presence across corporate banking and payments.

The legal team is investing in specialist regulatory capability and is seeking a lawyer who can provide expert advice on payments regulation while partnering closely with commercial stakeholders on product and business initiatives.

Description

The Regulatory Solicitor will be:

• Advising on payments regulation affecting commercial card products, including corporate cards, purchasing cards and business expense solutions
• Supporting the development and launch of new products by translating complex regulatory requirements into practical commercial advice
• Providing guidance on Payment Services Regulations, PSD2, Strong Customer Authentication requirements and related FCA expectations
• Identifying legal and regulatory risks, helping the business implement compliant solutions and reducing reliance on external legal advisers
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk and commercial teams

Profile

The Regulatory Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent lawyer with strong experience in payments regulation or financial services regulatory work
• Experienced in advising on PSD2, Payment Services Regulations and related regulatory frameworks
• Familiar with card issuing, payments businesses, fintechs, e money firms or financial institutions
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and providing commercially focused legal guidance
• Knowledgeable in Strong Customer Authentication requirements and related regulatory standards
• Experienced with Consumer Credit Act matters affecting SME or business customers would be beneficial

Job Offer

Salary up to £105,000.

This is a rare opportunity to become the dedicated regulatory specialist within a respected banking legal team. You will gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders, enjoy a high degree of autonomy and establish yourself as the go to adviser on payments regulation and card products. The role also offers genuine long term progression potential within a relatively flat team structure.