Senior Lawyer

PSR Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in London is seeking a Senior Lawyer to provide legal advice on privacy and data protection. You will engage with colleagues and contribute to FCA's data strategy, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has significant experience in legal practice and a strong understanding of data protection legislation. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Non-contributory Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Direct experience as a practising lawyer in public sector or private practice.
• Significant knowledge of data protection legislation.
• Ability to deliver clear analysis of complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality legal advice on privacy and data matters.
• Engage with colleagues to build trusted relationships.
• Advise on obligations under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Skills

Qualified Lawyer

Data protection legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 3 years’ PQE or equivalent experience

Job description

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time left to apply End Date: August 5, 2025 (8 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR0018801

Senior Lawyer (full-time or part-time opportunities available)

Division – Legal Division

Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,900 to £76,000 and London £66,900 to £83,500 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .

Are you interested in advising at the heart of an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of the millions of people who use financial services?
This is an exciting time to join the FCA as we transform to become a smarter regulator, being more innovative, data-led and outcomes-focused.
The team provides legal advice to colleagues across the FCA on a range of policy and operation issues, especially on the use of data, data protection, commercial and procurement issues.

What will you be doing?

Providing high quality, clear and pragmatic legal advice on privacy and personal data matters in the development of the FCA’s policies, and in relation to operational matters, for example, advising on data protection in relation to commercial contracts

Engaging with colleagues and building trusted relationships across the FCA, including the Data Protection Officer and FCA senior management

Helping the FCA embed and develop its data strategy and advising the FCA on its obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018

What will you get from the role?

Experience stimulating, impactful work at the heart of an organisation that is becoming more innovative, assertive and adaptive, data-led and outcomes-focused

Devise and implement creative and pragmatic solutions, frequently advising on high profile and sensitive projects

Make a key contribution to the FCA’s strategies and priorities as the FCA seeks to become a smarter regulator, support growth, help consumers and fight crime

Engage with colleagues across the FCA, including FCA senior management and external stakeholders

Work in a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here )

Minimum

Qualified Lawyer (solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive): generally, a person who is a minimum 3 years’ PQE, or equivalent experience

Direct experience as a practising lawyer, in the public sector, private practice or in house

Significant knowledge of data protection legislation, including experience of advising on data protection in the commercial or public sector

Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver good and clear analysis of issues

Ability to learn about new or novel legal issues quickly and with enthusiasm, with the oversight and support of colleagues

Ability to create solutions and deliver pragmatic outcome-focused judgements

Confidence in delivering sound legal advice and challenging appropriately

Ability to build and sustain positive relationships and excellent communication skills

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. 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.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Benefits of working at the FCA

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

Private healthcare with Bupa

A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)

Life assurance of eight times your basic salary

Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as Senior Associate, Legal

Advert Closing Date:4th August

CV Review/Shortlist: 5th – 6th August

Please note: all applicants must provide clear evidence within their resume of either the capability or strong potential to demonstrate the skills and behaviours outlined above to a high standard, in a manner that reflects the FCA values.

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.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Raimonda at [e-mail]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.

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