At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on complex financial regulations and support strategic projects.
- Company: Dynamic firm with a focus on financial services and fintech innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and excellent career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers.
- Why this job: Shape the future of financial regulation while working with top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in financial services regulation and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 110000 £ per year.
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 – £110,000 (depending on experience)
The Role
- You will play a key role in advising clients on complex financial regulation matters, including:
- Advising on FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, including authorisations, permissions and notifications
- Supporting clients on regulatory strategy, product launches and restructuring projects
- Advising on regulatory frameworks including MiFID II, UK AIFMD, SMCR, COBS and Consumer Duty
- Advising investment platforms, asset managers, insurers, banks and fintech businesses
- Drafting and reviewing client agreements and regulatory documentation
- Supporting transactions from a regulatory perspective
- Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development
- Working closely with corporate, commercial and banking teams on cross‑practice matters
You will work directly with clients on high‑value, strategic matters and play an active role in shaping the growth of the financial regulation practice.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong experience in Financial Services Regulation
- Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks and processes
- Experience advising on areas such as MiFID II, AIFMD, SMCR, COBS and Consumer Duty
- Experience working with financial institutions, asset managers, fintechs or similar clients
- Strong drafting and advisory skills
- Experience managing projects and taking ownership of complex matters
- Some experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- A proactive, commercially focused and solutions‑driven approach
Benefits
- High‑quality, complex and international work
- Exposure to leading financial services clients and fintech innovators
- Excellent career progression within a growing team
- A collaborative, forward‑thinking and supportive environment
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
How to Apply
Contact Olivia Reed. Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk. Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761.
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments can be made to the recruitment process where required.
Associate Director - Financial Services Regulation - Bristol employer: Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales
As an Associate Director in Financial Services Regulation based in Bristol, you will join a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside excellent career progression opportunities within a growing practice that works with leading financial services clients and fintech innovators. With a focus on high-quality, complex international work, this role provides a unique chance to shape the future of financial regulation while mentoring junior lawyers in a forward-thinking environment.
Contact Details:
Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales Recruitment Team
