Financial Services Lawyer

Where

City

What

Legal

Type

Permanent

Salary

115000 Annual

An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial services lawyer at Mid Associate/Manager level to join their well-established Banking & Finance division. This is an excellent opportunity for a financial services lawyer to become part of a highly respected team advising major financial institutions, fintechs, and global corporates. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and complex cross-border mandates.

The successful financial services lawyer will play a key role in advising clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, working across a mix of advisory, transactional, and strategic matters. This position is suited to a financial services lawyer with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience, looking to step into a more senior and client-facing role with clear progression opportunities.

The financial services lawyer's role

The financial services lawyer will support a wide-ranging client base including banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms. The work will cover financial services regulation, licensing issues, payments law, ESG regulation, and regulatory aspects of M&A and financing transactions.

This role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects and gain exposure to international workstreams. The financial services lawyer will also be expected to support business development initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions.

The financial services lawyer

To be considered for this financial services lawyer position, candidates must have:

  • UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practise in England & Wales)
  • A strong academic background
  • A minimum of 3 years' PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law
  • Experience gained at a recognised law firm or within an in-house legal team in financial services
  • Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g. PSD2)
  • Commercial awareness and sound legal judgement
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively

In Return?

This is a standout opportunity for a financial services lawyer to join a forward-thinking, international law firm offering:

  • Long-term career development and progression
  • A competitive salary of 90,000- 115,000
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

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