FinReg Associate Role

Location London
Discipline: Qualified Business Services Lawyer
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 34106
Published: about 2 months ago
Expiry date: 04 Sep 2025 00:59

We are looking for a talented and proactive financial regulations lawyer to join a cutting-edge legal tech company at the forefront of financial services regulation and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex cross-border legal issues, including derivatives, asset management, and crypto regulation, while playing a key role in the development of new products.

 

Why Apply?

 

  • Work with market-leading legal and compliance products used by top global financial institutions.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options and remote working post-probation.
  • Join a collaborative, inclusive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Be part of a company recognised in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report for its forward-thinking approach.

 

As an Associate or Senior Associate in the FinReg team, you will be responsible for managing legal content and providing expertise on cross-border distribution, crypto assets, and a new Cross-Border Lending product. You’ll collaborate with local counsel from around the world, deliver legal analysis, and ensure product content meets the high standards of their financial services clients. This role will involve both drafting legal documents and assisting in product development, as well as supporting client queries and monitoring regulatory changes.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Draft, commission, and negotiate legal memoranda across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Summarise complex legal analysis into concise, accurate reports for clients.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support product development and marketing initiatives.
  • Provide training and demonstrations to potential clients and manage subscriber queries.
  • Monitor legal developments and draft alerts on key regulatory changes.
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across a suite of legal documents.

 

With a competitive six-figure salary, this role is ideal for a lawyer with at least 2 years PQE, preferably from a top-tier law firm or in-house role, with strong experience in financial services regulation, lending, or crypto/fintech. You’ll need excellent communication and drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to summarise complex information concisely. International or cross-border legal experience is preferred, and you should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

 

If you’re seeking a high-impact legal role that offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative legal products, this is the perfect next step in your career. Apply now to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that values expertise, collaboration, and flexibility.