Financial Services Lawyer Job at Axiom Law (London)

Financial Services Lawyer

An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial service...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 115000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practise in England & Wales)
A strong academic background
A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law
Experience gained at a recognised law firm or within an in-house legal team in financial services
Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g. PSD2)
Commercial awareness and sound legal judgement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks
Working across a mix of advisory, transactional, and strategic matters
Supporting a wide-ranging client base including banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms
Covering financial services regulation, licensing issues, payments law, ESG regulation, and regulatory aspects of M&A and financing transactions
Contributing to high-profile projects and gain exposure to international workstreams
Supporting business development initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions

What we offer

Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

Fulltime

Paralegal - Financial Services

Accuflex is seeking experienced Paralegals with strong commercial contracts and ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior paralegal experience (private practice or in-house)
Strong commercial contracts experience (reviewing, drafting, negotiating)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organised and able to work independently within a structured team environment
Experience in financial services, asset management, funds, banking, private equity, fintech or capital markets
Experience with distribution, intermediary or platform agreements
Previous in-house experience within a regulated institution
Familiarity with UK/EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID, SFDR)
Additional European language skills (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are advantageous

Job Responsibility

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including NDAs, supplier agreements, platform agreements, distribution or intermediary agreements)
Supporting legal teams with fund-related documentation, marketing reviews, cross-border arrangements or intermediary/distribution matters
Assisting with regulatory projects or compliance work (AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID, SFDR, consumer duty, etc.)
Liaising with internal stakeholders such as client services, procurement, compliance and finance teams
Conducting legal research and preparing internal guidance notes or templates
Managing contract lifecycles and maintaining document and data-management systems
Supporting lawyers with cross-jurisdictional queries and regulatory analysis

What we offer

Opportunities to work with leading institutions across the financial services industry
High-quality in-house experience under the supervision of experienced lawyers
Hybrid working arrangements depending on the client (most roles are 3 days in the office / 2 from home)
Assignments primarily based in London, with occasional opportunities in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol
Contracts typically range from 6 to 12 months, with potential for extensions and permanent roles depending on client demand

Fulltime

Senior Lawyer & Compliance Lead

Prezzee is looking for an ambitious Senior Lawyer & Compliance Lead to join our ...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

200000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Prezzee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to manage ambiguity in a cross-functional environment
Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude
In good standing to practice in New York and California and in a common law jurisdiction such as the UK
Minimum of 3 years in a law firm or in-house at a technology or financial services institution
Ability to provide practical advice on outbound and inbound commercial transactions
Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining commercial agreements typical to the technology and SaaS sectors
Ability to work collaboratively and independently with Sales, Finance, and IT teams
Experience in financial services, competition and consumer, technology, privacy/data protection laws, including financial services and payment regulations

Job Responsibility

Provide legal counsel across all aspects of our global business on commercial, data protection, employment, and intellectual property law, mainly supporting our US and UK offices
Fulfill company secretarial responsibilities and manage certain aspects of regulatory compliance
Collaborate with teams, communicate legal risks, and evaluate risk factors
Manage litigation, apply risk management, and offer practical legal advice
Negotiate with external parties, assist with governance and compliance
Draft agreements, contracts, and provide legal advice to protect company rights
Contribute to policy development, handle complex matters, and clarify legal language
Stay updated on legislation, maintain documentation, and ensure efficient record-keeping
Engage external counsel as needed
Facilitate transparency, maintain high standards, and drive positive change

What we offer

Competitive incentives that reward your success and contribution
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) match benefits
Flexible work hours
Culture Swap Days
Freedom to work from anywhere for 30 days a year
Prezzeeversary Leave – Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us
BirthYay Leave – Celebrate you with a paid day off during your birthday month
Parental Leave – 12 weeks for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Fun and meaningful events, both virtual and in-person
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Public M&A Lawyer

Join one of the leading M&A teams in London, working on public takeovers, M&A de...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
experience in Public M&A
UK experience or strong Public M&A experience from Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa

Job Responsibility

Working on public takeovers
managing M&A deals for listed companies
providing listed company advisory work for clients in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, financial services, retail & consumer, healthcare

Fulltime

Legal Counsel

Based in our Zug office with a hybrid working arrangement, you will support the ...

Location

Switzerland , Zug

Salary:

Not provided

Copper.co

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Lawyer with 2-4 years of practical experience in a fast-paced professional environment, such as a law firm or in-house at a financial services, market infrastructure, financial technology or crypto/digital assets firm advising on product and regulatory matters
Experience in obtaining and/or maintaining regulatory licenses or registrations
Experience with providing evolving regulatory and governance advice in a dynamic regulatory environment
Broader knowledge of Swiss, EU and/or UAE banking, financial services and/or digital assets laws and regulations
Ability to manage transactions and projects while keeping the EMEA Head of Legal, the Chief Legal Officer and other members of the Executive Team informed in real time
Exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail alongside effective written and oral communication

Job Responsibility

Draft and review legal documents which can include contracts, agreements and other legal documents
Provide legal advice on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters as part of an expanding team focused on the provision of a wide range of innovative products and services to the EMEA market
Support our license application processes and expansion into new markets, engaging with regulators and collaboratively advise the management of our regulated businesses on both evolving and existing governance and regulatory requirements in the EMEA region
Assist the Product and Engineering teams to design and roll out market leading and regulatory compliant services
Advise the business and the Compliance team on all legal matters that involve or affect our operations in EMEA
Work with external counsel and consultants as and when required, including managing legal spend and invoices
Deal with ad hoc queries of a legal nature that arise while operating a business across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Keep up to date on digital asset industry regulatory developments relevant to the role and share knowhow as appropriate within the Legal team

What we offer

Paid Time Off -27days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service
Enhanced Pension Contributions - Includes an enhanced employer matching contribution
Half fare travelcard

Fulltime

Legal Consultant - Financial Services Regulatory / Payments

We are currently seeking a lawyer with Payments/ financial regulatory compliance...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 4-12(+) years PQE with a focus in payment/ financial service regulatory, from financial institutions/ law firms

Job Responsibility

Advise on a broad spectrum of financial services regulations, support licensing and regulatory engagement
Handle regulatory queries and provide legal advice on Singapore financial regulations including MAS guidelines, SFA, etc.
Draft and review legal documentation including policies, contracts, disclosures
Partner with internal teams (product, risk, compliance) to embed regulatory requirements into business operations

What we offer

health benefits
paid time off
access to professional development resources and learning and development programs

Legal Consultant - Financial Services (Technology)

Axiom is looking for a Legal Consultant for Technology to join our growing team ...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer
Experience in the financial services industry preferred
Significant experience in negotiating contracts for technology and non-technology transactions with third party providers
Strong knowledge of intellectual property, outsourcing, offshoring, software licensing, privacy and related regulatory and risk environments
Strong interest in new and emerging technology solutions and applications
Strong analytical, problem-solving and legal research skills
Strong business judgment and strategic thinking
Strong work ethic
Proven ability to independently identify issues, analyze problems and provide viable solutions
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills

Job Responsibility

Review, interpret and negotiate agreements with suppliers
Advise clients and partners on rights and responsibilities related to agreements
Manage end-to-end negotiations
Navigate internal processes and coordination between business, Legal, Sourcing and other subject matter experts
Interpret contractual requirements based on information provided by internal business partners
Negotiate standard and customized contracts to minimize risk
Analyze legacy legal documents for conformance to current policies
Provide guidance and subject matter expertise on documentation to internal partners
Serve as trusted advisor to internal clients and business partners
Help develop and enhance legal knowledge management training materials and procedures

What we offer

Access to a variety of professional development programs
Continuing legal education opportunities

Derivatives Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Derivatives Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally under time-sensitive conditions
Eligibility to practice as a lawyer in the UK with full right to work
2 years of relevant experience supporting a financial institution

Job Responsibility

Provide practical and commercially focused advice to key stakeholders on complex OTC and exchange-traded derivatives transactions for both sell-side and buy-side clients
Support strategic projects driven by regulatory and political developments (e.g., Brexit, Initial Margin phases 4 & 5), ensuring compliance with evolving standards
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of derivatives documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and clearing documentation
Maintain strong knowledge of clearing rules, CCP requirements, and derivative asset classes (Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, FX, Commodities)
Advise on risk mitigation strategies, including netting arrangements, collateral management, and custody solutions for margin and settlement
Collaborate on the development of new products and market structures, including prime brokerage and securities financing solutions
Provide direct guidance to business clients on regulatory change and practical solutions within the dynamic financial services environment

What we offer

health benefits
pension
professional development resources
learning and development programs

Financial Services Lawyer

Axiom Law

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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