Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory

Fry & Brown; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking an experienced Regulatory Legal Counsel at Associate Director level to join their international legal team. You will advise on financial services regulation, manage external counsel, and assess the impact of regulatory changes. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of PQE, strong in-house experience, and excellent project management skills. This role offers a high-visibility position with a flexible, inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ PQE in regulatory legal counsel role.
• Strong in-house experience within a global financial or professional environment.
• Proven expertise in engaging senior stakeholders and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulation and global regulatory developments.
• Manage external counsel and contribute to internal policies.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Governance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

A global organisation is seeking a Regulatory Legal Counsel at Associate Director level to join their international legal team to help shape regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

What You’ll Do

Advise on financial services regulation and global regulatory developments, including (but not exclusively) EU AI Act, NIS2, ESG, sanctions, and digital operational resilience (DORA). Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations and client‑facing activities. Work closely with senior stakeholders, legal, compliance, and risk teams worldwide. Manage external counsel and contribute to internal policies, guidance, and best practices.

About You

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with at least 7 years’ PQE. Strong in-house experience within a global financial or professional environment. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, change management, and governance. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, collaborative, and able to lead complex projects independently.

Why This Role

High‑visibility position in a global legal function. Work on strategic, high‑impact regulatory matters. Flexible, inclusive, and international working environment.

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Tracy Brown on 020 3743 0695 or email [e-mail]

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