LLR Associate, Practising Legal

Requirements of the role

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Legal Division provides advice and legal services across the full spectrum of FCA activities, whether regulatory, policy, enforcement or operational.

Sitting in the Legal Division, the Litigation & Legal Review (LLR) team handles all non-criminal contentious Enforcement and Authorisations legal work for the FCA. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented contentious regulatory lawyer, whether newly qualified or with relevant PQE/post-pupillage experience of up to around 3 years, to join our team. You will have the opportunity to engage in a broad range of high-profile, complex regulatory matters, often at the forefront of financial services litigation, including proceedings before the RDC, Upper Tribunal and High Court.

We are a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team, offering both stimulating work and genuine work-life balance.

Role responsibilities

• Conduct litigation and legal reviews of FCA investigations and cases for submission to decision makers including senior decision makers, the RDC, Upper Tribunal and the courts
• Draft, review and advise on case papers including statutory notices, written submissions, statements of case and witness statements
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to Enforcement, Authorisations and other FCA teams on points of law, and with regard to the exercise of FCA powers, and conduct any resulting regulatory proceedings
• Instruct and manage external counsel, and, where necessary, draft written and/or make oral representations to an executive decision maker, RDC, Upper Tribunal and courts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Legal Division and Enforcement to share knowledge and promote best practice
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including colleagues in Enforcement case teams, Authorisations and supervisory business units, the RDC and external law firms
• Play an integral role in cases that protect consumers, maintain market integrity and uphold confidence in UK financial services

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