Financial Service Regulation (non-contentious), Junior Associate

Key Responsibilities

The role involves both advisory and transactional/commercial projects regulatory work; both UK domestic and international. Clients could be across many sectors of the FS industry, both wholesale and retail, including banks, payment services/e‑money firms, interdealer brokers, asset managers, private equity firms, insurers, insurance intermediaries and energy sector clients. Non‑contentious associates also have the rare and highly valuable opportunity of becoming involved in contentious work, to broaden their experience, if of interest.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Approximately 1–2 years' experience in financial services regulatory work, with experience of dealing with large, complex and multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Experience could be in any of the mini‑sectors mentioned under Key Responsibilities above; although we expect that the successful candidate is most likely to have a broad spread of experience across several of these sectors.
• Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; we would always expect at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent).
• All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Competencies

Personal Leadership Builds Authentic Relationships Collaborates with others Enhances the Client Experience Achieves Results Team Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time Location London Contract type Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.