Financial Services (Funds) Regulatory Lawyer

Overview

In this Financial Services regulatory role, you advise on UK and EU regimes to support the fund and investment manager sector. You will work within a cross-border team to handle complex, non-contentious advisory matters and regulatory structuring. Expect early responsibility, partner exposure, and a focus on delivering clear guidance on MiFID II, AIFMD, FSMA, and related rules. You will shape governance, disclosure, and compliance frameworks across jurisdictions for meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Advise on FCA Handbook and FSMA frameworks (including CASS, conduct, and prudential rules)
• Interpret MiFID II and AIFMD requirements, including marketing and disclosure obligations
• Draft and review client documents (IMAs, terms, advisory agreements, compliance policies, SMCR/AML frameworks)
• Support authorisations, variations of permission, and perimeter analyses for new products/services
• Advise on SMCR governance, conduct risk, and senior management briefings
• Assist with regulatory due diligence and transactional support (including change-in-control analysis)
• Collaborate across London, the US and Asia on cross-border matters

Key requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience from a leading FS Regulatory practice (advisory-focused)
• Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA regimes, FSMA, MiFID II, AIFMD and related UK/EU regulation
• Excellent drafting and ability to translate complex rules into clear advice
• Strong communicator with excellent academics and attention to detail

• Strong communication
• Attention to detail
• Clear and concise drafting
• FCA/PRA regimes knowledge
• FSMA
• MiFID II

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