Associate, Regulatory

**Department**: Regulatory & Investigations
**Duration**: Permanent
**Reports to**: Partner

**Requisition nr**: 7835

**Team**

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 208 offices in 80 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 Associate to join our 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 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 3-5 year PQE Associate. You will be passionate about progressing your career within a global firm and 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 a broad range of consumer, payments and wholesale financial services and 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 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.

**Required Experience, Skills, and Attributes**

Technical Skills
- 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 PSD2 & Open Banking, MIFID II, EMIR, MAR, DORA and MiCAR.
- 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
- Inquisitive.
- Takes responsibility for own work.
- 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 & drive, takes control of own career, enthusiastic about learning new skills.
- Strong team working skills.

**Firm Profile**

**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.

**Equal Opportunities**

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.