Financial Services Regulatory Associate (3–6 PQE)
London | Private Practice | FinTech / Retail / Consumer Focus
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mid-level associate to join a highly regarded Financial Services regulatory team within a progressive, entrepreneurial law firm.
This is a growth hire driven by increased client demand and recent senior lateral hires. The role offers a strong balance of high-quality, complex work alongside a genuinely sustainable workload.
The Team
- Lean, partner-heavy structure.
- High level of partner access and client exposure
- Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early
- Collaborative, non-hierarchical environment
The Role
You will work closely with senior members of the Financial Services Advisory team, advising a broad range of clients across the fintech and financial services ecosystem.
Clients include high-growth fintechs, challenger banks, and established financial institutions across the UK and internationally.
What They’re Looking For
- 3–6 PQE (flexible depending on experience and capability)
- Strong financial services regulatory experience (essential)
- Experience advising on payments, consumer credit, or broader FS regulation
- Good working knowledge of FCA/PRA rules, FSMA, and the RAO
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and manage client relationships
The Opportunity
- High-quality, complex regulatory work
- Direct exposure to partners and clients
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Strong work-life balance (c.1300–1500 hours target)
If you are interested or would like to hear more, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com
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