At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic regulatory advice and partner with teams on innovative financial offerings.
- Company: Leading global financial markets and technology organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, high-impact role, and opportunity to work with senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial regulation and product innovation.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with strong background in financial services regulation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading global financial markets and technology organisation to appoint a senior regulatory lawyer on an interim basis to cover a head of legal position. This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of financial regulation, data, trading platforms and product innovation, working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance and the business.
The Role
- Provide strategic regulatory advice across UK and EU financial services frameworks (e.g. market structure, trading, financial data regulation)
- Partner with product, commercial and compliance teams on new and evolving offerings
- Advise on regulatory perimeter, licensing and cross-border issues
- Support regulatory change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation across the business
- Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions
Ideal Candidate Profile
- England & Wales qualified lawyer with 8+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
- Strong background in financial services regulation (private practice and/or in-house)
- Experience advising on UK/EU frameworks (e.g. MiFID II, market infrastructure, trading environments or similar)
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, product-led environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a commercial and solution-oriented mindset
Interim Head Of Legal (FS Regulatory)- £185k-£210k- Global Financial Services Client employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Join a dynamic and innovative fintech leader that prioritises employee growth and development in the rapidly evolving payments sector. With a collaborative work culture that values diverse perspectives, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside industry experts. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to shape the future of financial services in a supportive environment that encourages professional advancement.
