Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mid-level associate to join a highly regarded Financial Services regulatory team within a progressive, entrepreneurial law firm.

This is a growth hire driven by increased client demand and recent senior lateral hires. The role offers a strong balance of high-quality, complex work alongside a genuinely sustainable workload.

• High level of partner access and client exposure
• Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical environment

You will work closely with senior members of the Financial Services Advisory team, advising a broad range of clients across the fintech and financial services ecosystem.

Clients include high-growth fintechs, challenger banks, and established financial institutions across the UK and internationally.

• 3–6 PQE (flexible depending on experience and capability)
• Strong financial services regulatory experience (essential)
• Experience advising on payments, consumer credit, or broader FS regulation
• Good working knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, FSMA, and the RAO
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and manage client relationships

• High-quality, complex regulatory work
• Direct exposure to partners and clients
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Strong work-life balance (c.1300–1500 hours target)