Senior Lawyer

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Senior Lawyer Division: Legal Department: Payments, Credit, Competition and Claims Management (PCCC) Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,900 to £76,000 and London from £66,900 to £83,500 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Practising Legal Your recruitment contact is Rumana Hussain via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.We are currently recruiting for two roles - one on a 12-month fixed-term contract and one on a permanent basis . About the FCA and team 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 Regulatory & Corporate Legal (R&CL) Payments, Credit, Competition and Claims Management (PCCC) is responsible for advising the FCA on law relating to consumer credit, mortgages, retail banking, payments competition and the regulation of claims management companies. Role responsibilities Gain exposure by working at the forefront of financial regulation and consumer protection on complex and high-profile legal issues Influence the drafting of legislation and contribute to FCA policy development, including creating rules and guidance for the FCA Handbook Advise on the application and effect of regulatory requirements and powers in practice, collaborating with colleagues to ensure firms comply with relevant rules, legislation and law Acquire broader experience in financial services regulation and policymaking, while learning how regulators operate and how laws and regulations are developed Collaborate on pioneering projects with colleagues across the FCA, government departments and external organisations such as the Bank of England and HM Treasury, while building strong relationships at all levels Shape the role around your strengths and interests while taking full ownership of your responsibilities and impact Work in a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment, that offers extensive learning and development opportunities within the Legal Division Skills required Minimum: Solicitor or barrister qualified in England or Wales, or holder of an equivalent foreign legal qualification, with substantial post-qualification experience (in house, public sector or private practice) Proven experience of advising on any of the following: financial services, competition or public/administrative law Essential: Proven experience in a role which has required strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to cultivate and manage stakeholder