FS Regulatory Lawyer – Asset Management

Job Description

Our client

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We are partnering with a leading global asset manager seeking a talented Regulatory Lawyer to join its high performing Legal team in London.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong financial services regulatory experience to work closely with the business, advising on the evolving regulatory landscape impacting investment management activities across the UK and Europe.

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The Role

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You will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal and regulatory advice across a broad range of matters, including:

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• Supporting product development initiatives and providing regulatory guidance on new investment strategies and distribution channels.

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• Advising on UK and EU regulatory frameworks affecting asset management businesses, including FCA rules, MiFID, AIFMD and UCITS.

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• Interpreting and implementing regulatory developments and assessing their impact on the business.

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• Advising stakeholders across portfolio management, distribution, operations, risk and compliance functions.

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• Reviewing and negotiating a range of client, distribution and service provider agreements from a regulatory perspective.

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• Working closely with Compliance on regulatory change projects, governance matters and interactions with regulators.

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• Providing strategic advice to senior management on regulatory risks and opportunities.

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Candidate Profile

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The successful candidate is likely to possess:

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• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction.

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• Proven post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm and/or financial institution.

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• Strong knowledge of UK and European financial services regulation affecting asset managers.

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• Experience advising on FCA regulated activities and investment management products.

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• Excellent technical skills combined with a pragmatic and commercial approach.

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• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence decision-making across the business.

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• A proactive mindset and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.

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*Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

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