Financial Services Lawyer- Regulatory Compliance- £130k-£165k- Prime Brokerage Firm

We are working with a leading prime brokerage firm who are currently looking for a financial services lawyer to work on the following matters:

● Lead and support regulatory licensing applications and ongoing compliance with UK and international financial regulations.

● Serve as the primary legal liaison with regulatory authorities, including the FCA and other relevant bodies.

● Oversee product governance frameworks to ensure financial products comply with regulatory standards and align with business objectives.

● Review and approve marketing materials and client communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

● Provide legal guidance on institutional business activities, including trading, liquidity provision, and prime brokerage services.

● Assist in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing client agreements, partnerships, and vendor contracts.

Key Requirements for the role:

● Qualified solicitor in the UK with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience.

● Proven experience working within financial services, preferably at a leading brokerage, investment firm, or financial regulator.

● Strong understanding of UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including FCA rules, MiFID II, and other relevant financial regulations.

● Experience in handling regulatory licensing applications and managing relationships with regulators.

● Expertise in product governance, marketing compliance, and financial services law.

Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com to find out more about this opportunity.