Financial Regulatory Lawyer

Location: Edinburgh

Position Type: Full‑time / Permanent

Top‑tier international law firm are seeking to hire a talented and commercially focused Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier‑1 Ranking Financial Services team in Edinburgh.

Role Profile

The successful candidate will advise a broad range of financial institutions and regulated businesses on UK and EU financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.

This role offers exposure to high‑quality advisory, transactional, and contentious regulatory work, including regulatory change projects, governance matters, and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK financial services regulation, including FCA and PRA rules and guidance.
• Providing regulatory support on corporate transactions, restructurings, and financings.
• Advising on authorisations, variations of permission, and regulatory capital requirements.
• Advising on conduct risk, governance, SMCR, and compliance frameworks.
• Supporting clients on regulatory change initiatives (including UK reforms and retained EU law).
• Advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and skilled person reviews.
• Liaising with regulators, including the FCA and PRA.
• Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory disclosures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, disputes, and employment teams.
• Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (with UK regulatory experience).
• Candidate with strong transactional experience (corporate, banking, FS) who are interested in a move to a Financial Regulatory role are also invited to apply.
• Strong experience in financial services regulation within private practice, in‑house, or a regulatory body.
• Good working knowledge of FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, and relevant legislation.
• Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fintechs, or payment services providers.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and client‑facing abilities.

On Offer

• High‑quality financial regulatory work with leading clients, working in conjuction with a highly successful London based team, working on a national basis.
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Clear career progression and professional development.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply

• Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164
• Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260
• London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482
• Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360
• Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice, Legal Services, and Financial Services