Company: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Location: London
Job Description:
We are partnering with a leading global financial markets and technology organisation to appoint a senior regulatory lawyer on an interim basis to cover a head of legal position.
This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of financial regulation, data, trading platforms and product innovation, working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance and the business.
The Role
- Provide strategic regulatory advice across UK and EU financial services frameworks (e.g. market structure, trading, financial data regulation)
- Partner with product, commercial and compliance teams on new and evolving offerings
- Advise on regulatory perimeter, licensing and cross-border issues
- Support regulatory change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation across the business
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions
Ideal Candidate Profile
- England & Wales qualified lawyer with 8+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
- Strong background in financial services regulation (private practice and/or in-house)
- Experience advising on UK/EU frameworks (e.g. MiFID II, market infrastructure, trading environments or similar)
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, product-led environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a commercial and solution-oriented mindset
Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details
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Posted: July 1st, 2026