Financial Services Regulation - Associate (2-6 PQE) - London

Norton Rose LLP; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Financial Services Regulation team in London. The role involves providing legal advice on UK and EU regulations, supporting compliance processes, and advising on regulatory developments. Ideal candidates will be qualified in England & Wales with 2-6 years of experience, strong drafting, research, and communication skills. A proactive approach and ability to work collaboratively are essential in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional lawyer with 2-6 years PQE.
• Strong understanding of UK regulation (FCA, PRA).
• Experience or interest in fintech regulation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on UK and EU financial services regulation.
• Support regulatory compliance, licensing, and authorization processes.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Post-qualification experience (2-6 years)

Job description

Ref No. 15082

Job Location London

Work Type Full Time

Description

Are you looking to work in a fast-paced, collaborative teamenvironment where your contribution is really valued? Are you keen tofurther your career within a global law firm with clear progressionopportunities? Then this could be the role for you.

We're looking for an ambitious Associate to join our highlysuccessful Financial Services Regulation team in our London office.This is an exciting time to join SPB, as we continue to grow ourinternational FS practice.

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated lawfirms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, businessand government meet. We deliver commercially focused businesssolutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilitiesand invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients,from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses,start-up visionaries and sovereign nations.

More than 1,500 lawyers operating in 40+ offices across fourcontinents provide unrivalled access to expertise. In the UK, we haveoffices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and London.

The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportiveworking environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UKoffices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplaceculture and development programmes provide a variety of flexibleworking options to support individuals' life journeys, helping ourpeople pursue their personal and professional goals.

Our Team

Our Financial Services Regulation team has a truly internationalreach, advising a broad spectrum of financial institutions - includingfintechs, investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity funds - aswell as several government entities, on financial regulatory mattersacross the UK, US, and Middle East.

We work with our clients to solve some of the most complex challengesfacing the industry today, providing strategic advice on matters suchas risk, regulation, fund launches, and transformation projects.

We are looking for a talented lawyer to join our team and work oncutting-edge regulatory issues in a dynamic, fast-growing sector. Keyresponsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice on UK and EU financial services regulationacross various sectors including banking, payments, assetmanagement, and insurance.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, licensing, and authorisation processes.
• Monitoring and advising on regulatory developments impacting corefinancial services and innovative areas including digital assets andblockchain technology.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating regulatory submissions,policies, and client communications.
• Collaborating with teams across compliance, risk, operations, andproduct development to align regulatory strategy.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex regulatory projects with anemphasis on multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments impactingdigital assets and broader financial services.

The role provides the opportunity to get involved in a variedworkload with plenty of scope for direct client contact. The role willsuit an outstanding lawyer with a commercial attitude along with aconfident and proactive approach, with good people skills, the abilityto work as a team player and evidence of ability to network.

You

We are looking for an exceptional lawyer, qualified in England &Wales, with between two and six years' post-qualification experience,and a strong understanding of core UK regulation (FCA, PRA) andfamiliarity with EU regimes.

Experience or demonstrable interest in digital assets,cryptocurrencies, or fintech regulation is desirable but not essential.

Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills areessential in this role.

You will have excellent academics and be coming from astronginternational practice. You will be highly motivated and eager todevelop long-lasting relationships, both internally and with clients,intermediaries and other firms in our market.

What you need to know

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce isrepresentative of our society. We welcome applications regardless ofage, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race,religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity andexpression or other legally protected characteristics. We will makereasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process toensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.