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FS Regulation Solicitor

Glasgow Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
A market-leading international firm is seeking a talented Financial Services Regulation Solicitor to join its UK-wide Regulatory & Investigations team. You'll handle major UK and cross-border regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and advisory work. This role offers a unique chance to work with financial institutions, regulators, and cross-functional teams on cutting-edge regulatory matters.
  • Work on high-profile regulatory investigations
  • Join a global firm with unmatched cross-border reach

About Our Client

This opportunity sits within a top-tier global law firm known for its innovation, inclusive culture, and market-leading expertise. With a vast international presence and award-winning legal teams, the firm is consistently recognised for its commitment to client service and employee development. Their regulatory and investigations practice is highly regarded, offering clients deep insight into the evolving UK regulatory landscape.

Job Description

  • Supporting on a wide range of internal and external investigations, particularly in the financial services sector
  • Advising financial institutions and corporates on regulatory obligations, compliance, and enforcement risks
  • Collaborating with international offices on cross-border financial regulatory matters
  • Contributing to business development, client relationships, and thought leadership
  • Supervising junior lawyers and helping grow the contentious regulatory practice

The Successful Applicant

A successful FS Regulation Solicitor should have:

  • 2+ years PQE in financial services regulatory work
  • Experienced in investigations and regulatory enforcement actions involving bodies such as the FCA, PRA, FRC, or SFO
  • Skilled in advising on financial crime, market conduct, AML, bribery, and senior management governance
  • Comfortable working independently and engaging with high-value clients
  • Strong in legal drafting, analysis, and advisory work across regulatory frameworks like MAR, MiFID II, EMIR, DORA, and MiCAR



What's on Offer

  • You'll benefit from a competitive salary (£70,000-£85,000), strong bonus potential, and access to flexible hybrid working.
  • Other perks include enhanced parental leave, private healthcare, generous annual leave, and a tailored development programme designed to fast-track your progression.
  • This is more than a role - it's a platform for building a career in a truly global, dynamic practice.

If you're an experienced Financial Services Regulation Solicitor, apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6835251
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Competition / Regulatory
Sector
Business Services
Location
Glasgow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-092025-6835251