Taylor Root
FS Regulatory Solicitor - 4 PQE - 4 month FTC
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Senior FS Regulatory Associate (4+ PQE) – Top-Tier City Law Firm
Location: London
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), minimum 4 months (Hybrid basis)
Start Date: ASAP
Our client, a leading international City law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Senior Counsel to join their Financial Services Regulatory team on an urgent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of this top-tier team, the successful candidate will provide regulatory advice across a variety of financial services clients, focusing on:
- Payment regulation: Payment Services Regulations 2017, E-Money Regulations 2011, AML compliance, BCOBs, card scheme rules.
- Investments regulation: COBS, MIFID, MIFIR, CASS.
- Delivering regulatory guidance and drafting for complex projects, including:
- Project 1: Reviewing and drafting terms and conditions for an international bank covering interest rate swaps, spots & forwards, FX, confirmation of payee requirements, reimbursement of payee, and Consumer Duty provisions.
- Project 2: Drafting policies and procedures for a loan provider applying to the FCA to become a UK Authorised Payment Institution.
- Project 3: Advising on the regulatory framework for a claims management business integrated within a multidisciplinary practice (MDP) involving a law firm and a litigation fund.
- Project 4: Providing guidance on UK regulatory frameworks for NFTs and crypto assets.
Candidate Requirements:
- 4+ years PQE with solid experience in payments and/or investment regulation.
- Strong technical expertise in areas such as the Payment Services Regulations, E-Money Regulations, and relevant FCA rules.
- Experience advising banks, payment institutions, and other financial services firms on compliance and regulatory matters.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional client-facing skills and the ability to lead client relationships effectively.
Why Join?
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier law firm and contribute to high-impact projects in the financial services sector. The role offers the chance to work with leading industry clients and deliver expert advice on cutting-edge regulatory issues.
Join an elite team and make an impact on high-profile regulatory projects in the heart of the City!
Individuals must be eligible to work in the UK as the firm is unable to offer sponsorship.
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 9/30/2024
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