Regulatory Solicitor - FS

Regulatory Solicitor opportunity within a leading financial services legal team based in the Midlands, with a salary of up to £105,000. This role focuses on advising a commercial card issuing business on payments regulation, product development and regulatory change. You will become the team's specialist adviser, working closely with senior business stakeholders and shaping legal strategy across a key business area.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK financial institution with a substantial presence across corporate banking and payments.

The legal team is investing in specialist regulatory capability and is seeking a lawyer who can provide expert advice on payments regulation while partnering closely with commercial stakeholders on product and business initiatives.

Description

The Regulatory Solicitor will be:

• Advising on payments regulation affecting commercial card products, including corporate cards, purchasing cards and business expense solutions
• Supporting the development and launch of new products by translating complex regulatory requirements into practical commercial advice
• Providing guidance on Payment Services Regulations, PSD2, Strong Customer Authentication requirements and related FCA expectations
• Identifying legal and regulatory risks, helping the business implement compliant solutions and reducing reliance on external legal advisers
• Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk and commercial teams

Profile

The Regulatory Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent lawyer with strong experience in payments regulation or financial services regulatory work
• Experienced in advising on PSD2, Payment Services Regulations and related regulatory frameworks
• Familiar with card issuing, payments businesses, fintechs, e money firms or financial institutions
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and providing commercially focused legal guidance
• Knowledgeable in Strong Customer Authentication requirements and related regulatory standards
• Experienced with Consumer Credit Act matters affecting SME or business customers would be beneficial

Job Offer

Salary up to £105,000.

This is a rare opportunity to become the dedicated regulatory specialist within a respected banking legal team. You will gain direct exposure to senior stakeholders, enjoy a high degree of autonomy and establish yourself as the go to adviser on payments regulation and card products. The role also offers genuine long term progression potential within a relatively flat team structure.

If you're an experienced Regulatory Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.