Financial Services Regulation Lawyer

Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors

United Kingdom

You will help clients to navigate complex and sensitive regulatory challenges. An in-depth understanding of regulatory policy and process is crucial.

The role will involve both advisory and transactional/commercial projects regulatory work; both UK domestic and international. Clients could be across many parts of the FS industry. You will have the opportunity of becoming involved in both contentious and non-contentious work, if of interest.

You can expect to have the opportunity to play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the firm. As part of this you may have the opportunity to undertake client secondments to assist our clients and to build your skills and expertise further.

The role is ideal for a committed lawyer who is looking to advance their career and create a name for themselves. Whatever your level, you'll be expected to play a full role in the firm, including involvement in business development and regular client contact. We take a genuine interest and support career development.

What we need you to do

Advise on a range of issues across the breadth of financial service clients.
Advise on FSMA/RAO/Handbook (incl. SYSC, PERG, SUP, COBS,MCOBS,ICOBS, CASS/DISP), IDD, appointed representatives regime (including SUP 11).
The ability to provide a wide range of Financial Services regulatory advice covering the whole range of Financial Services Regulation including Emerging Tech such as Digital Assets/Crypto Assets.
Develop and maintain knowledge on issues within the Financial Services Regulatory team, working collaboratively with colleagues to share knowledge.
Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business and actively participate in business development opportunities.
Have the ability to actively support and provide advice on M&A/Private Equity transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.
Having expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters would be useful but we will consider all candidates with relevant experience.

About You

You will have at least 5 years’ experience in financial services regulation, post qualification.
A solid grounding in financial services.
A Diploma in Financial Studies or a willingness to study whilst in post (support is offered).
An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships.
Excellent technical ability and drafting skills.
Have strong commercial acumen.
Be proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail.
Have a demonstrable interest in this area and be keen to develop a career in this area and to build a practice.
Be adept at in building strong client relationships, but also a team player.
Be able to provide clear, concise and pragmatic commercial advice.

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