Associate Director – Financial Services Regulation – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 – £110,000 (depending on experience)

A leading international law firm is seeking a Financial Services Regulation lawyer to join its highly regarded Financial Institutions team at Associate Director level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading practice working on high-quality, strategic regulatory matters for a wide range of financial services clients.

The Role
You will play a key role in advising clients on complex financial regulation matters, including:

• Advising on FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, including authorisations, permissions and notifications
• Supporting clients on regulatory strategy, product launches and restructuring projects
• Advising on regulatory frameworks including MiFID II, UK AIFMD, SMCR, COBS and Consumer Duty
• Advising investment platforms, asset managers, insurers, banks and fintech businesses
• Drafting and reviewing client agreements and regulatory documentation
• Supporting transactions from a regulatory perspective
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
• Working closely with corporate, commercial and banking teams on cross-practice matters

You will work directly with clients on high-value, strategic matters and play an active role in shaping the growth of the financial regulation practice.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Senior Associate or Associate Director with:

• Strong experience in Financial Services Regulation
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks and processes
• Experience advising on areas such as MiFID II, AIFMD, SMCR, COBS and Consumer Duty
• Experience working with financial institutions, asset managers, fintechs or similar clients
• Strong drafting and advisory skills
• Experience managing projects and taking ownership of complex matters
• Some experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive, commercially focused and solutions-driven approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• High-quality, complex and international work
• Exposure to leading financial services clients and fintech innovators
• Excellent career progression within a growing team
• A collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential conversation, please contact:

Olivia Reed