Interim Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer (3–6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: London
Contract: 3 - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
PQE: 3 PQE + (England & Wales Qualified)
An international law firm is seeking an interim Financial Services Regulatory Associate to join its highly regarded London regulatory practice on a 3–6 month fixed-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with broad financial regulatory experience to work on a diverse mix of advisory and transactional matters across the financial services and funds sectors. The role offers exposure to complex cross-border work, close collaboration with senior lawyers, and the opportunity to advise a sophisticated client base on cutting-edge regulatory developments.
The Team
The team advises a broad range of clients including asset managers, investment funds, financial institutions, private fund sponsors, wealth managers and other market participants on UK and European regulatory matters.
The practice covers the full spectrum of financial services regulation, including:
* Financial services and funds regulatory advisory work
* Regulatory aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions
* Fund formation and structuring
* Ongoing regulatory compliance and governance matters
* FCA regulatory issues
* Fintech and digital assets regulation
* Regulatory change and implementation projects
The team works closely with colleagues across corporate, finance, funds and other transactional practices, providing regulatory support on some of the market’s most significant transactions.
The Role
The successful candidate will support on a broad range of financial regulatory matters, including:
* Advising clients on UK and EU financial services regulation
* Supporting transactional teams on regulatory aspects of corporate, finance and funds transactions
* Assisting with fund regulatory matters, including formation, structuring and ongoing compliance
* Advising on FCA regulatory requirements and governance frameworks
* Conducting regulatory analysis and drafting client advice
Candidate Profile
Applicants should:
* Be qualified in England & Wales
* Have more than years' post-qualification experience gained at a leading law firm
* Possess strong experience in financial services regulation
* Have experience supporting both advisory and transactional regulatory matters
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* Opportunity to work within a specialist financial regulatory practice rather than a broader transactional team with limited regulatory exposure
* High-quality mix of standalone advisory work and transactional support
* Exposure to sophisticated cross-border matters and an international client base
* Lean team structure providing significant responsibility and direct client contact
* Opportunity to work alongside recognised experts in the financial services regulatory space
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please apply or contact