Location: London
Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation / Regulatory Disputes
Level: Associate / Senior Associate
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A leading international law firm is seeking a Contentious Financial Regulation Lawyer (4–6 PQE) to join its market-leading Financial Services Regulatory practice in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile regulatory investigations and systemic issues affecting the UK financial services sector. The role offers exposure to complex matters involving regulatory scrutiny, enforcement risk management and large-scale remediation programmes.

You will work alongside experienced regulatory specialists including former regulators and ombudsmen, advising major financial institutions on complex regulatory challenges involving the FCA, PRA and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).

The Team

The Financial Regulation team sits within a broader Regulation, Insurance and Funds practice, advising clients across banking, insurance, asset management and investment sectors.

The team works on a wide range of contentious and advisory regulatory matters, including:

Systemic regulatory investigations
Supervisory and enforcement engagement with regulators
Skilled Person reviews and regulatory remediation programmes
Mass complaint and redress programmes
Regulatory risk management and compliance strategies

Clients include major banks, insurers, investment managers, pension providers and financial platforms operating in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

You will advise clients on a wide range of financial services regulatory matters, including:

Regulatory Investigations & Contentious Matters

Advising on large-scale systemic regulatory issues
Supporting firms in FCA and PRA supervisory or enforcement processes
Assisting with Section 166 Skilled Person reviews
Conducting breach assessments and regulatory incident response

Regulator & Ombudsman Engagement

Preparing clients for regulatory meetings and interviews
Drafting regulator-facing communications
Advising on strategies to manage FOS complaint cohorts and regulatory scrutiny

Redress & Disputes

Supporting mass redress programmes and compensation schemes
Advising on collective actions and financial services disputes
Supporting matters involving market abuse, insider dealing or financial crime risks

You will also work closely with colleagues across litigation, insurance and financial services teams on complex cross-disciplinary matters.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Qualified solicitor with 4–6 years PQE
Experience advising on financial services regulation or regulatory disputes
Experience dealing with FCA, PRA or FOS matters
Strong drafting, analytical and client communication skills
Ability to manage complex matters and multiple stakeholders

Desirable

Experience in regulatory investigations or enforcement actions
Exposure to redress schemes or systemic regulatory issues
Experience advising on financial services litigation or dispute resolution
Interest in emerging regulatory issues such as AI governance and financial technology regulation

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded financial services regulatory practice working on complex matters affecting the UK financial services industry.

You will benefit from:

Exposure to high-profile regulatory investigations and disputes
Working alongside leading regulatory specialists
Opportunities for client secondments
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Strong career progression and professional development opportunities

Apply

If you are a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer or Regulatory Disputes Lawyer (4–6 PQE) looking for your next opportunity in London, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Please apply with your CV or contact us for further information.

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