Associate Director - Financial Services Regulation - Bristol

A leading international law firm is seeking a Financial Services Regulation lawyer to join its highly regarded Financial Institutions team at Associate Director level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading practice working on high-quality, strategic regulatory matters for a wide range of financial services clients.

The Role

• Advising clients on complex financial regulation matters, including FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, 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

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential conversation, please contact: Olivia Reed oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk 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. At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.