FS Regulation Associate

Are you a talented FS Regulation Managing Associate with 3+ PQE, looking to join a large, progressive corporate team? Progress your legal career in this top 30 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
This firm is headquartered in London with over 10 offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With a large international presence, this firm has forged close ties across Asia-Pacific, Singapore and the PRC. The diverse mix of expertise and culture has resulted in a number of strong departments, in particular, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate, Finance, Employment, Marine and International trade and Real Estate.

With a wide range of listed and Private Companies, Institutions and Individuals, you will find the overriding ethos of the firm is quality; however, they pride themselves on their individuality, teamwork, commitment and straight-talking approach. Technology and Innovation plays a key part within this firm, but importantly the people are integral to this firm's growth. They have attracted and secured some of the best legal talents over the past 5 years from other Top 50 firms and US practices. As well as this they have one of the highest internal promotion structures with many of the Partners coming through their own ranks. Investing in Technology and their people have allowed them to win multiple Chambers and Legal 500 awards as well as Employment, Diversity and Culture awards.

A key benefit of joining this Top 30 practice is you will be exposed to a large amount of international work. With over 25% of their staff based outside the UK you will receive plenty of opportunities overseas, in particular, a large amount of their associates' benefits from International Secondments. In an ever-changing and growing market, this firm has the brand not only domestically but internationally to really drive your career forward.

The Role:
The firm's financial services regulatory practice has been growing exponentially over recent years, and are hiring successful lawyers to continue building the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their cross-border team as a key member, engaging in various aspects of work. You'll collaborate as the supervising associate, either alongside a partner or as an integral part of a broader team. We actively promote involvement from all fee earners in business development initiatives to bolster team support.

Within the role you will be responsible for the development and supervision of the junior members of the team, as well as giving them feedback. While also helping to grow the business by securing instructions for, not only, existing clients but new ones as well.

The work itself will include understanding regulatory regimes at a high level, such as what triggers licensing requirements, exemptions, tolerated practice and apply that knowledge to client matters. You will be establishing and developing client relationships, to become a trusted advisor and a key member of the team.

Another part of this role includes researching new areas of regulation, and new financial services/products and also playing an active role in managing the development of new products and services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You will have 5+ years PQE.
• You will have good organisational skills.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.

Benefits:

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile international commercial matters.
• Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.

This is an excellent opportunity for a FS Regulation Managing Associate to join this top 30 international law firm in London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.