Senior Associate Lawyer

4 days ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom PYVITAL Full time

Job Title: Senior Associate – Financial Services


Location: London (Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits


About the Role:

We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Associate in Financial Services to join a dynamic and growing legal team based in London. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established practice, supporting a wide range of clients including banks, payment service providers, e-money institutions, insurers, brokers, and cryptoasset firms. You will play a crucial role in providing expert regulatory and legal advice, while also contributing to the growth of the team and client base, both in the UK and internationally.


As a senior member of the team, you will take on a leadership role, delivering complex legal advice and working closely with key stakeholders to drive business development.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide regulatory and legal advice to a diverse range of financial services clients.
  • Lead and manage your own caseload while offering support to junior members of the team.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by expanding the client base and strengthening relationships with existing clients.


Candidate Profile:

  • Extensive experience in the financial services sector, either in private practice or in-house.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex legal advice in a clear, commercially practical manner.
  • Strong people management skills with experience leading teams.
  • Existing industry contacts that can support the growth of the practice.
  • Willingness to travel.


What Our Client Offers:

  • Flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your time between home and the office.
  • A clear career development framework, with promotion opportunities available twice a year.
  • Competitive pension, comprehensive health plan, life assurance, and options to buy/sell annual leave.
  • Regular social events
  • Vibrant and dynamic working environment in London, with opportunities to work across multiple sectors.


If you are an experienced Senior Associate in Financial Services looking to make a significant impact within a leading practice, we would love to hear from you.


About Us:

We are a recruitment agency specialising in mid to senior management roles. Our expertise and industry knowledge allow us to connect top talent with outstanding opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting both our clients and candidates in achieving their goals.


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