Financial Services Senior Associate

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Job description

Senior Associate Financial Services Solicitor
London/Cardiff/Hybrid
Top Tier Firm
Up to 100,000 DOE

Yolk recruitment are working with a reputable national law firm with an international reach, who are looking to grow their Financial Services team.

Are you an experienced Regulatory Solicitor, looking for a progressive and modern firm, to take your career to the next level? Apply now!

What You'll be doing as a Financial Services Solicitor:

At this award winning firm, you will represent a diverse array of clients, including banks, payment service providers, e-money institutions, mortgage lenders, insurers, brokers, managing general agents (MGAs), credit institutions, and pension providers. You will also engage with crypto asset firms, independent financial advisors (IFAs), wealth managers, and placing agents.

This team delivers continuous regulatory and legal assistance to clients within the financial services sector. While most clients are located in London, they also cater to clients across the UK and internationally.

To thrive in this role, as a Financial Services Solicitor you'll need:

• We are looking for an experienced Solicitor with over 5 years PQE and beyond, working within a reputable banking and finance team.
• Significant experience in financial services (private practice or in-house).
• Proven ability to provide technical advice on UK regulations (e.g., Financial Services Acts, FCA Handbook).
• Strong contract drafting skills for financial services agreements.
• Excellent communication skills with a practical, client-focused approach.
• Ability to build industry contacts and maintain client relationships.
• Team-oriented but capable of independent work; must be flexible and collaborative.
• Willingness to travel to London and Cardiff offices.

What you will get as a Financial Services Solicitor:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Comprehensive rewards and benefits package

If you are interested in applying or know someone who'd be a great fit for the role, get in touch with Nicole Smith today.

Are you interested in this position?

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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