Financial Regulation (Non-Contentious) Associate / Senior Associate

Job description

Financial Regulation (Non-Contentious) Associate / Senior Associate

London, United Kingdom

4+ PQE

A leading international law firm is seeking a Financial Regulation Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Regulation, Insurance and Funds (RIF) team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of a rapidly evolving financial services landscape, advising on complex regulatory matters across traditional financial services, fintech, and digital assets. The team is known for its innovative approach, blending trusted advisory work with cutting-edge digital legal solutions.

The Opportunity

You will advise a broad range of financial institutions and fintech businesses on UK financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA-regulated firms, investment management, payments, funds, and emerging technologies. The role offers high-quality work, direct client exposure, and the chance to help shape how legal services are delivered in a changing regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to take initiative, contribute to thought leadership, and play a visible role in business development, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on UK financial services regulation, including FCA rules and guidance
• Supporting clients through regulatory journeys (authorisations, variations of permission, changes in control)
• Drafting client-facing documentation (e.g. ISAs, investment management agreements, Model B arrangements)
• Advising on funds regulation, including UCITS and AIFs
• Providing regulatory advice on payments, digital assets, cryptoassets and DLT-related products
• Keeping clients informed of fast-paced regulatory change and implementing solutions
• Advising on regulatory aspects of M&A and corporate transactions involving regulated firms
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development through articles, client events and cross-team collaboration

Candidate Profile

You will be a UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with at least 4 years’ PQE, gained at a law firm, in-house, or within a regulator. You will have experience advising on many of the following:

• Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and secondary legislation
• FCA and PRA rulebooks (COBS, SYSC, SMCR, capital and client money rules)
• Payments Services Regulations and Electronic Money Regulations
• Financial promotions and product distribution
• Authorisation and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Cryptoassets, stablecoins and digital payments
• Transactions involving FCA/PRA regulated entities

You will be intellectually strong, commercially minded, and motivated by working in a progressive, collaborative environment.

Why Apply?

• High-profile, sophisticated client base across banking, investment management, insurance, payments and fintech
• Strong emphasis on innovation, technology and the future of financial regulation
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Inclusive, flexible and supportive culture with a strong track record on diversity and social mobility
• Exposure to cross-border work through close collaboration with international offices

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English