Senior financial services regulatory and investments lawyer

About the job

Our banking client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Services Regulatory and Investments lawyer to support the delivery and launch of a key strategic investments proposition.

This is a hands-on interim assignment, offering the opportunity to lead a critical legal workstream for a major investments project end-to-end within a fast-moving regulatory and product environment. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, compliance, product, operations and technology teams, supporting the business through a significant growth phase.

Key Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 4 month contract with possibility to go permanent
• Rate: £Day rate DOE
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid/London. Flexibility for remote candidates will be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Engagement: Leading ongoing engagement with the FCA, including responding to queries relating to Variation of Permission and ensuring alignment with regulatory submissions
• Commercial Contracting: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements with key partners including platforms, custodians, fund managers and technology vendors
• Client Documentation: Finalising execution-only investment documentation, including terms and disclosures to FCA standards
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with compliance, product, operations and technology teams to ensure delivery at pace
• Governance & Advisory: Supporting governance forums and providing clear legal advice on regulatory risk, product design and financial promotions
• BAU & Wider Support: Assisting with broader legal matters including commercial contracts, data protection and supporting adjacent wealth propositions

Requirements

• UK-qualified lawyer, minimum 5+ years PQE with strong financial services regulatory and investments experience
• Financial Services Expertise: Strong experience in FCA regulation, including permissions, VoP processes and regulatory engagement
• Investments Knowledge: Solid understanding of execution-only models, custody and platform structures (COBS, PROD, SYSC, CASS)
• Commercial Acumen: Experience handling complex commercial and technology contracts within regulated environments
• Consumer Duty Awareness: Familiarity with client asset protection, disclosure obligations and Consumer Duty requirements
• Proactivity & Ownership: Ability to pick up in-flight projects, make pragmatic decisions and drive delivery forward
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior stakeholders clearly and effectively

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