Financial Regulatory Solicitor – London | 3 - 6 PQE

CompanyRutherford

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/14/2026

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Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£48,200 (£24.72 per hour)

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Description

A leading London law firm is looking to recruit a Financial Regulatory Associate or Senior Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its highly regarded Financial Services and Products practice.

The Team

The financial regulatory group is a sizeable, well-established practice comprising multiple partners, senior lawyers, and associates, and is recognised for its breadth, depth, and technical strength. The team advises on the full spectrum of financial services regulation and works closely with corporate, finance, disputes, private client, investment management, derivatives, tax, and employment teams across the firm.

The practice is known for its partner-led approach, collegiate culture, and high level of responsibility given to associates, with matters frequently involving complex cross-border elements.

The Work

You will advise on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters, including:

FCA and PRA authorisations, notifications, and ongoing compliance
Regulatory aspects of corporate and banking transactions and restructurings
Outsourcing arrangements and new product launches

Trading, market conduct, and governance issues

Working alongside disputes colleagues on regulatory investigations and enforcement matters

Clients include asset managers, banks, investment firms, private equity and hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, payment services and e-money providers, fintechs, corporates, and family offices.

What the Firm Offers

Close, partner-led working and early client exposure
High levels of responsibility and involvement in business development
Excellent training and development with a strong commercial focus
A thoughtful, supportive, and low-hierarchy culture
Competitive remuneration and recognition of contribution

About You

3–6 PQE with strong financial services regulatory experience
Comfortable advising on complex, often cross-border regulatory issues
Commercially minded, collaborative, and keen to take ownership of matters
Interested in helping grow a market-leading regulatory practice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, strategically important team offering high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and long-term career development within a leading London firm.

If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or 020 3778 2207.