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Financial Services Lawyer

United Kingdom, London 90000.00 - 115000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 11, 2025
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An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial services lawyer at Mid Associate/Manager level to join their well-established Banking & Finance division. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial services lawyer to become part of a highly respected team advising major financial institutions, fintechs, and global corporates. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and complex cross-border mandates.

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

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

What we offer

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