Financial Regulatory Lawyer
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £70000 - £95000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 2 Apr 2019
- Reference
- BBBH11473
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- Practice area
- Banking and finance, Regulatory
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
This multi-award winning firm are renowned for having one of the most collaborative and cohesive working cultures in London. They are hiring a junior Financial Regulatory Lawyer with at least 1 - 3 years PQE.
The Firm
This long-established, well known practice has continued to rise up the Top 50 rankings in recent years. The practice has offices around the globe and is a leading advisor to FTSE 100 companies. The firm is market leading across digital, financial services, energy, utilities, health, industrials, retail and consumer, real estate and transport.
The investment into their clients and staff is unrivalled. The business attracts talented like-minded individuals who are committed to clients and work collaboratively to build long standing partnerships.
The Role
This leading team are looking for a Financial Regulation Lawyer with 1 - 3 years PQE to join their prestigious City of London office.
You will be a junior lawyer to join the firms Financial Markets team with a solid grounding in financial regulation including change in control, the FCA's conduct of business, 4A authorisations, financial promotions.
The firm would expect the ideal candidate will also have a good familiarity with the regulatory challenges facing any of these areas - investment banks, brokers, funds and platforms.
Ideally you will have knowledge of investment platforms, CRD IV, structural reforms, AIFMD and the firm will also consider junior lawyers with capital markets or derivatives experience if they have a strong interest in moving into financial regulation.
You will have the opportunity to handle your own matters (with support and supervision) assisting the Partners and Senior Associates with complex matters.
The team have a reputation in the market for giving good levels of responsibility at an early stage in a supportive yet stretching environment.
Requirements
- Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree
- At least 1 - 3 years' experience gained in Financial Regulatory law as a Solicitor qualified in England and Wales
- Solid understanding of Financial Regulation
- Clear understanding of the needs of top tier clients
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Keen intellect and commercial mindset
This role offers outstanding training and support and will provide an excellent platform for future progression in a City law firm.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.
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