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Associate - Financial Services Regulatory (3-6 PQE)

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Charles Russell Speechlys

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor (3-6 PQE) with strong financial services law knowledge, excellent communication and IT skills, and a commercial mindset. Team player with good judgement.
  • You will manage caseloads, provide legal advice, support marketing efforts, contribute to knowledge initiatives, draft legal documents, and ensure compliance with SRA regulations.

Requirements

  • Be an England and Wales qualified solicitor, or equivalent, between 3 and 6 year’s PQE;
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of and be interested in the detail of financial services law and regulation;
  • Be able to work as part of a pragmatic and ambitious team with a varied client base;
  • Experience gained from an in-house role or direct financial services environment would be useful but is not a requirement;
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Commercial awareness, financial acumen and business-like approach to both legal practice and business development;
  • Enthusiasm, commitment and a flexible approach;
  • Good people and team working skills;
  • Effective decision making and judgement skills;
  • Have excellent all round IT skills, MS Office including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Managing workload and providing legal advice to clients in a succinct, practical and persuasive manner
  • Managing a substantial and varied caseload efficiently and cost effectively with minimum supervision, appropriate to level of expertise
  • Supporting Partners in client marketing and business development activities to develop the group’s client base and network of referrers and contacts
  • Contributing to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
  • Drafting accurately and logically, making use of appropriate use of precedents where appropriate
  • Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles

FAQs

What is the location for this role?

The role is based in London.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type is permanent and full-time.

What is the salary for the Associate - Financial Services Regulatory position?

The salary is competitive.

What is the required PQE for this role?

Candidates should have between 3 to 6 years of PQE.

Is specific experience in a financial services environment necessary for this role?

While experience gained from an in-house role or direct financial services environment would be useful, it is not a requirement.

What kind of work will I be doing in this role?

The work includes advising on regulatory issues, drafting documents, managing caseloads, and providing compliance advice.

Will I be expected to contribute to business development activities?

Yes, you will be expected to support Partners in client marketing and business development activities.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to be an England and Wales qualified solicitor, or equivalent, with the required PQE.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent communication, commercial awareness, decision-making, team working skills, and strong IT skills including MS Office.

What areas will I be focusing on as part of the Financial Services team?

You will focus on areas such as Asset & Wealth Managers, Private Banks, Broking, Trading & Markets, and Fintech.

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Charles Russell Speechlys

Here today for your tomorrow

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.