The Financial Conduct Authority is the UK regulator responsible for helping financial markets work well for individuals, businesses, and the wider economy. Since its establishment in 2013, it has overseen around 50,000 businesses, prudentially supervised approximately 48,000 firms, and set standards for about 18,000 of them. Its work spans consumer protection, market integrity, confidence in the financial system, financial stability, and reducing financial crime. The FCA operates from its London headquarters and offices in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Cardiff, working alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority to support compliance and enforce standards across financial services.
Retail Investment Services Lawyer – Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority is hiring a lawyer to advise on UK retail investment services regulation. The role supports supervision, policy development, FCA Handbook drafting, and colleague development.
United Kingdom£60,900 – £88,944 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredFinancial Planning and AnalysisDescription
- Advise on how regulatory requirements and powers apply, helping firms comply with relevant rules, legislation, and law.
- Develop and implement creative, practical solutions to legal and regulatory issues.
- Contribute fully to the FCA’s supervisory and policy activities.
- Develop policy and draft rules and guidance for the FCA Handbook.
- Take ownership of assigned actions and responsibilities.
- Supervise and support less experienced team members.
Requirements
- Qualified as a solicitor, barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or overseas equivalent.
- Generally, at least three years’ post-qualification experience in-house, in the public sector, or in private practice.
- Experience and understanding of public law and financial services law.
- Experience applying and interpreting the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and secondary legislation.
- Knowledge of FCA rules, policymaking, and the FCA’s supervisory and regulatory powers.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to quickly understand new or unfamiliar legal issues.
- Ability to develop solutions and provide pragmatic, outcome-focused advice.
- Confidence to give well-reasoned advice and challenge appropriately.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of retail investments law is advantageous.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Non-contributory pension of 8–12%, depending on age.
- Life assurance worth eight times your salary.
- Private healthcare through Bupa.
- Income protection.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance support.
- 35 hours of paid volunteering leave each year.
- Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.
- Flexible working options, including part-time work and job sharing where applicable.