Financial Regulatory Lawyer
Location: Edinburgh
Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation
Position Type: Full-time / Permanent
Role Profile:
* Top-tier international law firm are seeking to hire a talented and commercially focused Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier-1 Ranking Financial Services team in Edinburgh.
* The successful candidate will advise a broad range of financial institutions and regulated businesses on UK and EU financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.
* This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory, transactional, and contentious regulatory work, including regulatory change projects, governance matters, and regulatory investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Advising clients on UK financial services regulation, including FCA and PRA rules and guidance.
* Providing regulatory support on corporate transactions, restructurings, and financings.
* Advising on authorisations, variations of permission, and regulatory capital requirements.
* Advising on conduct risk, governance, SMCR, and compliance frameworks.
* Supporting clients on regulatory change initiatives (including UK reforms and retained EU law).
* Advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and skilled person reviews.
* Liaising with regulators, including the FCA and PRA.
* Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory disclosures.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, disputes, and employment teams.
* Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (with UK regulatory experience).
* Circa NQ- 4 years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience).
* Candidate with strong transactional experience (corporate, banking, FS) who are interested in a move to a Financial Regulatory role are also invited to apply.
* Strong experience in financial services regulation within private practice, in-house, or a regulatory body.
* Good working knowledge of FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, and relevant legislation.
* Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fintechs, or payment services providers.
* Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
On Offer:
* High-quality financial regulatory work with leading clients, working in conjuction with a highly successful London based team, working on a national basis.
* A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
* Clear career progression and professional development.
* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
How to Apply:
For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description please contact:
David Thomson- Director
* Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164
* Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260
* Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044
* London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482
* Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360
* Mobile: +44 (0) 775 380 9223
* Email: david@thomsonlrc.com
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