At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver regulatory advice and support client technology initiatives in financial services.
- Company: Join Addleshaw Goddard, one of the UK's largest Financial Regulation Teams.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior lawyers on pioneering deals and innovative technologies.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the evolving world of banking and payments.
- Qualifications: 1PQE+ in financial regulation with strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a financial regulation associate to join the team.
Candidates should be newly qualified upwards – at associate, managing associate and legal director level.
The role offers a central position delivering non‑contentious regulatory advice and client relationship development with RLB and Payments Partners.
Purpose of the Role
Deliver regulatory advice on retail financial services, drafting customer‑facing documentation, supporting client technology initiatives, and playing a significant role in business development.
The Team
Addleshaw Goddard’s Financial Regulation Team is one of the largest in the UK, based in Leeds, London and Scotland, led by Rosanna Bryant with 8 other Partners.
- What to Expect
- Collaborate closely with RLB and Payments Partners, and other senior lawyers.
- Work on a range of regulatory work: deposit taking, payment services, consumer credit and mortgages.
- Draft regulated consumer credit agreements, mortgage documents, and terms and conditions.
- Assist clients in assessing impact of legislation and informing implementation or lobbying strategies.
- Support procurement of new technologies such as AI, open banking, smart data, De Fi and distributed ledger technologies.
- Help partners manage client relationships and support business‑development activities.
- Provide sign‑off on marketing materials and conduct compliance audits.
- Work with commercial and transactional teams on pioneering deals.
- Assist with FCA authorisation applications.
- Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience advising on payment arrangements, Consumer Credit Act, Consumer Credit Sourcebook, Mortgages and Home Finance Conduct of Business Sourcebook, and new forms of digital money.
- Strong commercial mindset, ability to provide pragmatic and tailored advice.
- Excellent client‑relationship skills and teamwork.
- Desire to lead and own matters and bring them to conclusion.
- Capability to support complex transactions, liaising with other fee earners as needed.
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Associate or Managing Associate, 1PQE+, Regulated Banking & Payments, London employer: Addleshaw Goddard
At Addleshaw Goddard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of growth, collaboration, and inclusivity. As a Resourcing Advisor in our dynamic regional team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with top-tier clients while receiving support for your professional development and networking within the legal sector. Our commitment to diversity and employee well-being ensures that you will thrive in an environment where your contributions are valued and your career aspirations are nurtured.
