Regulatory Affairs Lawyer - UK & EU Licensing & Policy

Teya; London (KY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

GymPass health support

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle-to-Work

Health & Life Insurance

Pension

Annual Leave (25 days)

Office snacks

London office environment

Job summary

Teya is building a European financial platform for independent local businesses. We’re seeking a Regulatory Affairs Lawyer to lead licensing in the UK and EU, and to carry Teya's positions into public policy on behalf of local businesses.

You will report to the General Counsel and Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, and Commercial, plus regulators and trade bodies in London and Brussels.

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer in England and Wales with 4–7 years in financial services regulation.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU financial services regulation and policy developments.
• Experience drafting position papers, responses, and internal advice in plain English.
• Ability to run several workstreams with advisers and internal stakeholders to regulator deadlines.
• An interest in financial services, public policy, and improving landscape for independent businesses.
• Previous licensing/authorisation work with the FCA, PRA, or EU NCAs is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in public policy, regulatory engagement and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage licensing work in the UK and EU, including new authorisations and variations.
• Support Compliance with FCA and EU authorities on applications and notifications.
• Manage Teya's public policy work in the UK and EU for independent local businesses.
• Draft position papers, consultation responses, and briefings for policymakers.
• Represent Teya in trade associations and industry working groups.
• Coordinate participation in the Scale-up Unit from agenda setting to submissions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Risk on regulatory questions across the business.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy drafting

Public policy

Advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

Teya is building a European financial platform for independent local businesses. We’re seeking a Regulatory Affairs Lawyer to lead licensing in the UK and EU, and to carry Teya's positions into public policy on behalf of local businesses.

You will report to the General Counsel and Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, and Commercial, plus regulators and trade bodies in London and Brussels.