Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory

Fry and Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in the City of London is seeking a qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of PQE to advise on financial services regulation and global regulatory changes. This role involves strategic high-impact matters in a collaborative and international setting, requiring strong regulatory compliance and governance expertise. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects independently and work closely with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ PQE in a financial or professional environment.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and governance.
• Ability to lead complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulation and global regulatory developments.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations.
• Contribute to internal policies, guidance, and best practices.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

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.

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