Associate

Referece no: 10483
PQE: 3 +
Department: Regulatory & Investigations 
Location: London, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Remote
Duration: Permanent 
Reports to: Partner

The Department

Dentons’ Financial Services Regulation team sits in the Regulatory & Investigations department that operates at the industry’s forefront, working with dynamic clients on innovative finance products and cutting-edge deals across the world. We are located in 207 offices in 85 countries across the globe, offering fully integrated solutions to clients in virtually every industry. The world's largest law firm with 12,000 lawyers aspiring to be the world's leading law firm.

We are looking for an able and enthusiastic lawyer to join our highly regarded Financial Services Regulation team which is based in London. Our team works with clients across the retail and wholesale financial services sector, advising a broad range of clients including all types of banks, FinTech companies, payment institutions, MIFID investment firms, fiat and crypto trading venues, energy trading companies and insurers. We act for clients on some of the market's most innovative products and complex regulatory challenges, and advise on all aspects of regulation including regulatory perimeter advice, prudential requirements, governance, outsourcing, funding and liquidity, conduct of business requirements and client money.

The Role

This is an exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity for a 3+ year PQE lawyer. You will be passionate about progressing your career within a global firm and will play an active role in supporting the ongoing growth of the practice. 

You will advise clients on large projects such as M&A of regulated businesses, regulatory change and cross border expansion working with our lawyers in the UK, Europe, US, Canada and Australia. 

You will be able to develop your expertise over the full spectrum of UK financial services regulation, with particular opportunities to build or deepen experience in wholesale financial services alongside payments and consumer finance. You will work on a range of engagements, including advising on authorisation and structuring of regulated businesses, regulatory compliance, regulatory change, launch of new products, and multi-jurisdictional projects. You will advise on cutting-edge financial products, evolving regulatory frameworks and complex matters where there is no obvious precedent.

You will support clients throughout the full financial regulatory process, including obtaining licenses, developing compliance and risk management systems, drafting product materials, and get involved in transactions, business reviews and regulatory applications. You will also support clients with remediation exercises and liaison with regulators.

You will develop your skill set to build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development and thought leadership at an earlier stage than most firms, raising the profile of the team and firm externally.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial services regulatory and financial crime issues.
• Support on a range of internal and external investigations across a range of sectors, including financial services, energy, pharma, and media.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Make significant contributions to business development, including providing thought leadership, to raise the profile of the firm externally.
• Work closely with other teams including Banking, Financial Markets Litigation, TMT, and Corporate.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• English law legal knowledge gained within a top-tier city firm. 
• Strong academic record.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence.
• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability.
• Knowledge of the overall regulatory landscape in the UK and a good understanding of the upcoming regulatory reform in the UK.
• A broad understanding of some of the major international regulatory initiatives impacting the financial sector including PSD3 & Open Banking, MIFID II, EMIR, MAR, DORA and MiCAR. Experience advising on wholesale financial services regulation would be advantageous, although we would also welcome candidates with a strong regulatory background who are keen to develop in this area.
• Knowledge of the UK regulatory perimeter, including issues relating to, the RAO, EMRs and PSRs.
• Knowledge or experience providing regulatory transaction support to both M&A and corporate reorganisation.
• Knowledge or experience of supporting firms with FCA/PRA licensing processes including authorisations, variation of permission, notifications, de-authorisation process, etc. 

Personal Attributes 

• Takes responsibility for own work and is comfortable managing workstreams with appropriate supervision.
• Is dedicated to exceptional client service.
• Has a keen interest in business development and demonstrates market focus.
• Strong financial, commercial, and business awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.
• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development, enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

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If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

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