Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer 7 years PQE - Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner, Manchester (hybrid working available). Salary up to £150K DOE Excellent Benefits Package We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial services regulatory lawyer to join an award-winning, highly regarded UK law firm. The role sits within the wider Corporate Defence & Compliance Practice and is an opportunity for the right candidate to grow financial regulatory work as a practice area by capitalising on existing work streams and bringing in new business. We are looking for candidates with strong experience in FCA regulations who can manage their workload without supervision and who are ambitious to grow a team. This role will enhance the team’s capabilities and develop a Financial Services dedicated practice. You will be responsible for leading and managing multifaceted investigations and representing clients to navigate complex challenges with regulatory bodies, including the FCA. The role will include advisory, transactional/commercial projects regulatory work and contentious and non-contentious matters. You will be operating at a senior level and must have a proactive and strategic mindset with commitment to delivering exceptional client service. You will have a strong client network and proven ability in building strong relationships with both clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of financial services matters, including regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored legal solutions. Lead and manage complex legal projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services. Mentor and guide junior associates, fostering their professional growth and development. Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of financial services law. Strong technical experience in corporate defence, business crime and regulatory investigations, gained from working in a financial services regulatory/crime team with a sound understanding of the FCA rules. This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate/Legal director who has partnership aspirations or an individual operating at partner level. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to lead the formation of a dedicated FCA specialism within the firm's corporate defence and compliance team, with clear opportunities for career advancement. The successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment. Please note, we will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours of receiving your CV, however due to the nature of our business this may be delayed due to meetings, holidays and offsite visits. If you have not had a response within 7 days then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, due to high volume response unfortunately we are unable to reply to all applicants.