Regulatory Legal Counsel
- Permanent
City of London, London
The details
Delighted to have been instructed by a high growth VC backed Fintech as they look to continue to grow their established legal team, and bring in a Legal Counsel with a regulatory background. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sensational business that's changing the game. As part of the role, you will be assisting the business in navigating different jurisdictional challenges whilst also having the opportunity to work on a real breadth of work (including commercial contracts matters).
Key responsibilities:
- Working on a range of regulatory matters in relation to expansion into new jurisdictions and new product launches.
- Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and advising internal stakeholders on any legal issue in the contract.
- Assisting other members of the legal team with matters as well as advising other teams on how to navigate day to day legal and regulatory challenges.
- Engaging with the regulators on certain matters (which can include licensing).
Qualifications:
- England and Wales Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
- Has worked in a reputable law firm on regulatory matters for fintech's. Ideal if currently working in a fintech on regulatory product matters or have experience working on this within Private Practice.
- A strong communicator with experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Fintech or payments experience is ideal and regulator experience will be a plus.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a regulatory lawyer to join a flourishing fast-paced business looking to keep growing, whilst continuing to champion their corporate social responsibility at the forefront. If you meet the requirements and are seeking a new and exciting challenge, please apply!
We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.
Sign up for job alerts
Enter your email below to receive alerts to your inbox when similar jobs become available.
By clicking "Sign-up" below you are consenting to receive jobs to your inbox, based on the search criteria you have selected, as per our privacy policy.
Related jobs
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
Finalist / Newly qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Job Discipline
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
A large services-based organisation in Halifax is seeking a driven and analytically minded FP&A Analyst to support their financial planning team.
Reference
LLH623469
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Laura GunbyAuthor
Laura GunbySalary:
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Benefits
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry
Consumer & Retail
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000
Job Discipline
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Delighted to be partnering with a well known brand who are looking to expand their finance team with a Commercial Finance Business Partner.
Reference
LLH1813575
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Laura GunbyAuthor
Laura GunbySalary:
£45,000 - £53,000 per annum + Hybrid, flexi time, healthcare
Location:
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Industry
Media & Communications
Qualification
Fully qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000
Job Discipline
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
Qualified Management Accountant role working for one of the major businesses that this company owns with genuine progression opportunities.
Reference
LGH188239
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Laura GunbyAuthor
Laura GunbySalary:
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum + bonus
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Industry
Business Services
Qualification
Finalist / Newly qualified
Market
Commerce & Industry
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000
Job Discipline
Newly Qualified Finance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Description
A well-established, multi-entity organisation is seeking a qualified finance professional to join its central team in a newly created reporting role.
Reference
LLH85558
Expiry Date
01/01/01
Author
Laura GunbyAuthor
Laura GunbyRelated articles
Teaser
LegalContent Type
General
29/01/26
Summary
Overview Here at Marks Sattin Legal, we like to do things a little differently. Yes, we are legal recruiters, but we also consultants, using our market insight to help clients and candidate
by
Charlie Baker
Teaser
Financial ServicesContent Type
Career Advice
30/09/25
Summary
Businesses often face a critical question when filling senior roles: should you promote from within, or bring in fresh talent from outside? Both options have clear advantages, but relying too
by
John Quach
Teaser
Financial ServicesContent Type
General
11/09/25
Summary
Salary remains one of the most influential factors in any career decision. In 2025, though, salary satisfaction doesn’t just come down to numbers on a payslip. Across finance, legal, and tech sectors
by
Becky Hughes