Lawyer supporting compliance and regulation in financial services sector. Advising on legal requirements and supervising team activities for FCA's Investments division.
Responsibilities
Advise on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules, legislation and law
Devise and implement creative and pragmatic solutions
Be fully involved in the FCA’s supervisory and policy work, including the development of policy and drafting rules and guidance in the FCA Handbook
Have a high level of ownership and responsibility for your actions
Supervise less experienced members of the team
Requirements
Applicants must be a qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive or overseas equivalents): generally, a person who is at least 3 years PQE (in house, public sector or private practice)
Previous experience and understanding of public law and financial services law, particularly regarding the application and interpretation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and secondary legislation, FCA rules, policy making and the powers the FCA has to supervise and regulate firms
Strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver good and clear analysis of issues
Ability to learn about new or novel legal issues quickly and with enthusiasm, with the necessary oversight and support of colleagues
Ability to create solutions and deliver pragmatic outcome-focused advice
Ability to advise in a confident and reasoned manner and to challenge appropriately
Ability to build and sustain positive relationships and good communication skills
Knowledge of retail investments law is a strong advantage
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders)
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
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