Lead Associate Lawyer

Requirements of the role

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 42,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

We are looking for a talented lawyer who is willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge of working in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of the millions of people who use financial services.

The role is in the Trading and Securitisation team of the Markets department which sits within the Regulatory and Corporate Legal Directorate of the Legal Division.

The team advises on trading venues (recognised investment exchanges, MTFs and OTFs), securitisation, MiFID/MiFIR wholesale issues, commodity derivatives, emissions trading, OTC derivatives (EMIR), cryptoasset trading platforms, securities financing transactions and regulated covered bonds. It also advises on international matters such as free trade agreements, equivalence and deference, and information-sharing with international partners in a supervisory context.

What will you be doing?

Advise on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules, legislation and law

Devise and implement creative and pragmatic solutions

Be fully involved in the FCA’s policy development including drafting rules and guidance in the FCA Handbook

Have a high level of ownership and responsibility for your actions

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