Financial Regulation - Senior Associate

For senior Financial Regulation solicitors seeking to rise to the top of their profession, there is no better opportunity.

Combining an award-winning work culture and unrivalled progression opportunities, this is a unique chance for a talented and ambitious Financial Regulatory solicitor to join a Top 25 firm as a Senior Associate and supercharge their careers.

The Role

Working with this experienced and prestigious national team, you will have the opportunity to support some of the most exciting, fast pace and impactful financial services regulation work in the legal sector.

You can access an exceptionally high quality of work from Edinburgh, with first-rate national clients including all major clearing banks, innovative investment platforms and asset managers as well as wealth businesses, pension providers and more.

The role will focus on the retail wealth and investment sectors, although you will be able to gain exposure well beyond this should you wish to. As such, you should know your way around a commercial contract as well as have strong technical knowledge of financial regulation which you can apply at pace.

Range in size and scale, as well as undertaking business-critical work for clients makes this role engaging and stimulating. You will be working alongside a fully geared national team and the most esteemed Partners in the market who are keen to mentor their team.

For an in-house solicitor looking to broaden their exposure and truly become an expert, or a private practice solicitor seeking a career-enhancing next step, this is a real opportunity to learn from the best in the sector and gain recognition as a leading voice in financial services regulation. There is no ceiling to your progression potential in this team.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless named individuals, rising stars and hall-of-fame lawyers.

Staff report a friendly and warm environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

You should expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and to receive structured and tailored support in meeting your career goals. The firm will put you in the position to make the very most out of your career, as well as your life outside of work.

The Team

This national team work seamlessly between offices, with collaboration being at the heart of everything they do. They have cultivated a friendly and conscientious environment where quality of work is paramount and talented solicitors thrive.

You will be encouraged to develop your career in the manner you see fit, whether that means receiving tailored support to drive towards Partnership or being able to focus on the nuts and bolts of the work you love.

Working directly alongside leading regulatory Partners, you will also work hand-in-hand with colleagues from across the firm, aiding each other's career development and creating a stronger team which produces better-quality results.

Furthermore, the team are incredibly flexible on working pattern and are keen to engage with each individual to find a pattern which works best for them. Whether that be a hybrid model, part-time or remote working. It is rare to find a team operating at the highest level where well-being and top-quality work all come together so seamlessly.

The Ideal Candidate

• Solicitor (4+ PQE) with experience in financial regulation, specifically retail wealth and investments
• Is able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Solid commercial contracting experience
• Can confidently manage a workload independently
• Commercial awareness and market understanding

What's on offer

• Join an award-winning Top 25 firm in a market-leading team
• Career development supported and a clear progression pathway all the way to Partnership
• Stimulating caseload of top-quality work
• Tailored hybrid working options
• Positive working culture and well-being considerations
• Excellent salary, benefits and bonus