International Enforcement Lawyer
Division - Legal Division
Department - Law, Policy and International
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 60,900 - 76,000 and London 66,900 - 83,500 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
Our Legal Division is home to dynamic teams within Law & Policy and Law & International, providing strategic legal and policy advice on enforcement matters, both domestically and internationally.
Within Law & Policy, we ensure the FCA has the necessary powers and frameworks to respond effectively to misconduct, taking an innovative approach to financial services and enforcement policy.
Meanwhile, Law & International leads the FCA's global enforcement strategy, managing key international relationships and collaborating with regulators through organisations like IOSCO's Committee on Enforcement and the Exchange of Information.
What will you be doing?Handle incoming requests for assistance from international regulators with minimal oversight. Advise on strategy, use of statutory powers and related legal issues
Manage communications with firms, individuals under investigation, their legal representatives and overseas regulators
Maintain and build relationships with strategically important international authorities to support Enforcement objectives
Provide specialist legal advice to investigation teams on complex matters involving international and domestic cooperation
Own and update L&I know-how and guidance documents. Deliver legal training and mentor junior associates
Lead high-profile projects aligned with Enforcement's international strategy, including international symposiums and IOSCO participation
What will you get from the role?A chance to develop and enhance your legal abilities and knowledge through exposure to novel problems and excellent training
An opportunity to engage and build strategic and collaborative relationships with a wide number of internal and external stakeholders, across the Division and the FCA including international and domestic authorities, government, industry and the legal profession
An in-depth, cutting-edge insight into regulated industries and relevant regulations and legislation
An opportunity to shape Enforcement's international strategy
Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
MinimumQualified lawyer, with a valid practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales (if a solicitor), or the General Council of the Bar for England and Wales (if a barrister) or a similar internationally recognised qualification
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in international investigations, contentious financial services, or other regulatory investigations or proceedings
Experience of managing and progressing a varied caseload
EssentialStrong analytical skills to analyse complex evidence to make legal judgements and defend those judgements where necessary
Ability to apply sound principled legal analysis to novel situations
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and to work well under pressure
Proven relationship management skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and with external counterparts
Demonstrated interest in international work and cross-border cooperation
Sound knowledge of FSMA and the structures, practices and responsibilities of the FCA
Previous experience dealing with overseas counterparts
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA
Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Senior Associate - Practising Legal
Advert Closing Date: 26th October
CV Review/Shortlist: 27th - 28th October
Interviews: W/C 3rd November
The assessment process will consist of a legal case study and a competency-based interview.
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question?
If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Raimonda Stankute at Raimonda.Stankute@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
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