Senior Regulatory lawyer

Financial Conduct Authority

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
National (edinburgh + leeds) ranging from £60,900 ...
On-site
Regulatory requirements and powers
Policy development and drafting
Interaction with government departments
Advising on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules, legislation and law

Job Summary

  • Advising on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules, legislation and law.
  • Being fully involved in the FCA’s policy development, including drafting rules and guidance in the FCA Handbook.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age).

Matching Summary

Advising on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules, legislation and law.

Salary

National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,900 to £81,000 per annum and London from £66,900 to £89,000 per annum; Not specified; Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Regulatory requirements and powers
  • Policy development and drafting
  • Interaction with government departments
  • Matters of medium complexity

Nice-to-have

  • Creative and pragmatic solutions
  • Positive relationships and communication

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or overseas equivalents)
  • At least 3 years’ PQE in house, public sector or private practice
  • Solid analytical skills
  • Ability to learn new legal issues quickly
  • Ability to create solutions and deliver pragmatic advice
  • Ability to advise professionally and question constructively
  • Ability to build and sustain positive relationships
  • Experience in a financial services or public law context

Work Rights

Not specified

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