Description:
We are currently seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on legal regulatory and compliance issues across a broad range of areas.
- Implementing legal and regulatory change projects, including the development of template agreements and negotiation guidelines.
- Advising on regulations which may include MiFID II, UCITS V, AIFMD, CASS, CRD IV, EMIR, Dodd Frank, DGSD, FSMA, RDR, CCP clearing, CCA, Payment Services Directive, Market Abuse Directive, the Volcker Rule and FATCA.
- Drafting and maintenance of internal policies to ensure firm compliance and for implementation of regulatory changes.
- Working with regulators internationally e.g., FCA, SEC, AMF, CSSF, CBI, BaFin and with industry bodies to respond to consultation papers.
- Assisting the business team in the establishment of new product offerings and setting out the regulatory and legal framework for distribution of structured products and alternative investments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Good academic credentials and post-qualification experience.
- In-house legal experience is preferred (directly, or as a secondee)
- Strong commercial understanding, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.