Financial Services Regulation Associate (2-6 PQE)
Financial Services Regulation Associate (2-6 PQE) – Central London
About the Firm
A leading US law firm with a strong London presence and a top‑tier private equity and funds platform. The firm is known for advising sponsors, asset managers and financial institutions on complex, cross‑border matters, with regulatory expertise closely embedded within its transactional practices.
The Role
This role sits within a non‑contentious financial services regulation team advising asset managers, investment firms and regulated financial institutions on UK and EU regulatory matters.
The practice supports a wide range of transactional and advisory work, including regulatory authorisations and variations, regulatory perimeter issues, conduct and prudential requirements, change in control processes and the regulatory aspects of M&A, fund formation and private capital transactions. The work is deal‑driven and highly commercial, with close collaboration alongside corporate, funds and finance teams.
What They’re Looking For
- England & Wales qualified associate with 2-6 years’ PQE.
- Experience in financial services regulation, ideally non‑contentious.
- Background advising asset managers, investment firms or financial institutions on UK and/or EU regulatory issues.
- Exposure to matters such as authorisations, ongoing compliance, regulatory structuring or transaction‑related regulatory work.
- Comfortable working in fast‑paced, sponsor‑led environments with a strong commercial focus.
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity to join a high‑quality regulatory practice that sits at the heart of a leading private equity and funds platform. The role offers exposure to sophisticated, cross‑border matters, early responsibility and the chance to develop a market‑relevant regulatory skillset within a transactional context.
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