Lawyer - Legal And International Enforcement, (12‑month Fixed‑term Contract / Secondment)
Financial Conduct Authority
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh/leeds: £47,200 to £59,000; london: £50,3...
Hybrid
Qualified solicitor barrister or chartered legal executive
Experience in contentious financial services investigations
Ability to apply legal analysis to complex matters
This role involves handling incoming requests for assistance from international regulators and judicial authorities while advising on strategy and statutory powers
Job Summary
This role involves handling incoming requests for assistance from international regulators and judicial authorities while advising on strategy and statutory powers.
The successful candidate will manage communications with firms under investigation and participate in interviews of witnesses using compulsory powers.
Benefits include a non-contributory pension ranging from 8-12%, private healthcare with Bupa, and 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
Matching Summary
This role involves handling incoming requests for assistance from international regulators and judicial authorities while advising on strategy and statutory powers.
Salary
Edinburgh/Leeds: £47,200 to £59,000; London: £50,300 to £62,700; Benefits: Non-contributory pension 8-12%; Private healthcare; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Qualified solicitor barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Experience in contentious financial services investigations
Ability to apply legal analysis to complex matters
Nice-to-have
Interest in international work and policy development
Strong relationship management with external bodies
Creative and pragmatic problem-solving approach
Key Requirements
Minimum qualification as a qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive)
Experience in large scale complex litigation or arbitration
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines