Financial Services Solicitor

Legal Works are delighted to be recruiting for this lead international practice based in the London City office

The firm's FINANCIAL SERVICES & MARKETS TEAM are expanding following a huge increase in client base / instructions & who are looking to recruit a Financial Services solicitor (1-4PQE).

TEAM

The TEAM do not just employ regulatory lawyers.

They look for financial services experts who can apply a wide range of legal principles to resolve highly complex (& sometimes baffling) problems, while delivering clear, practical advice in a user-friendly way across a broad range of financial sectors - wholesale and retail, domestic and international.

The lawyers on the TEAM have a close understanding of how regulators think.

The TEAM's work and representation on trade associations gives them a detailed knowledge of the workings of the financial markets, enabling them to bring greater insight to the transactions on which they advise.

The TEAM has earned a reputation for innovation and quality, advising on the latest changes in this fast-moving marketplace.

Some of the areas the TEAM specialise in include:

* a broad range of domestic and pan-European regulatory and compliance issues, including the impact of the regulatory regime on corporate finance,
* venture capital and private equity businesses;
* securities trading, clearance and settlement matters;
* new payment products and services, including e-cash; investment management and global custody services;
* wholesale and retail financial product development;
* the structuring, establishment and promotion of investment fund vehicles;
* market conduct issues;
* regulatory capital requirements; and discipline and enforcement issues.

YOU & ROLE

YOU will have first class academic and be working at a top UK / US law firm with a very strong Financial Services pedigree;

Ideally YOU will have 1-4PQE non-contentious experience acting in a broad range of matters involving the full gamut of financial institutions;

In addition, YOU will have a strong international element to your work experience.

YOU will have first class technical expertise, coupled with strong communication skills are prerequisite.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented financial services solicitor to fast track their career with the very top quality legal & lobbying work, named partners and a culture that is committed to supporting the development of their TEAM members.

If you would like to speak with our retained Consultant Andrew Nelson in respect of this position or similar vacancies, or if you would like a discussion about your career or the market in general please do call in the strictest confidence.

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