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Regulatory Lawyer - Financial Services | International Law Firm | City of London
A highly reputable international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Consumer & Retail Financial Services Regulatory team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a financial services regulatory lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a leading practice that combines first-class legal work with genuine career progression.
About the Team:
This is a forward-thinking, international law firm with a strong reputation in the financial services regulatory space. The firm is known for combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, commercial approach. It promotes diversity, inclusion, and innovation, ensuring every lawyer has the platform to thrive.
The firm's Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) group advises a broad mix of UK and international clients across the consumer and retail markets. The team is highly regarded for its ability to deliver both contentious (non-litigation) and non-contentious advisory support, with expertise ranging from regulatory structuring to supervisory engagement with the FCA.
The Role:
- Lead on complex, high-value regulatory matters, both contentious and advisory.
- Advise senior management and boards across consumer and retail financial services on FCA requirements and sector-specific issues.
- Support clients on transactions, corporate restructuring, due diligence, and regulatory notifications.
- Manage interactions with regulators, including FCA supervisory and enforcement matters.
- Mentor and develop junior lawyers, providing both technical supervision and strategic guidance.
Candidate Requirements:
- At least 4 PQE with strong experience in consumer financial services regulation.
- A proven ability to run complex cases independently, offering clear and commercially practical advice.
- Strong business development skills and an enthusiasm for client relationship building.
- Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to think commercially and strategically.
Why This Role?
- Exposure to high-profile financial services regulatory work in the consumer and retail sectors.
- The chance to play a visible role in a team that is growing rapidly, with strong prospects for future progression.
- A supportive and inclusive working culture where your contribution will be recognised.
- Access to a global client base and the opportunity to shape the future of a practice with significant growth potential.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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About BCL Legal Private Practice
Founded in 2003, BCL Legal Recruitment has grown to become the UK's most established specialist legal recruitment agency. Our dedicated consultant team also now cover the Scotland, Ireland and New York market.

• We are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for law firms across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
• Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
• True experts in our field, with over 12,500 lawyers placed across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and firms that we assist in great detail.

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact us for a confidential chat.
Company info Website Telephone 01618197475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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