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Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Associate - London
A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Banking & Financial Services Regulatory Associate with approximately 3 PQE to join its highly regarded London practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a market-leading team advising global financial institutions, investment banks, private credit funds and asset managers on complex UK and European financial services regulatory matters. The role offers significant exposure to high-profile cross-border transactions and the opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the field.
The Role
The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of UK and EU financial services regulatory issues, with a particular focus on the regulatory framework governing securitisation and structured finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clients on the application of the UK and EU Securitisation Regulations, including analysing whether proposed transactions fall within the scope of the securitisation regime.
- Working closely with transaction teams to develop compliant securitisation structures and provide practical regulatory advice throughout the lifecycle of transactions.
- Advising on risk retention, transparency and due diligence obligations applicable to issuers, sponsors, originators and investors.
- Preparing and negotiating risk retention documentation and associated regulatory compliance memoranda.
- Drafting and reviewing securitisation-related regulatory disclosures for offering circulars and other transaction documents.
- Monitoring regulatory developments affecting structured finance markets and providing commercially focused guidance to clients.
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Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:
- Around three years' PQE gained at a leading international or City law firm.
- Strong experience advising on UK and EU financial services regulation.
- Demonstrable expertise in the regulatory aspects of securitisation and structured finance transactions.
- A solid understanding of the UK and EU Securitisation Regulations, including risk retention, transparency and disclosure requirements.
- Excellent drafting skills, with experience preparing transaction-related regulatory documentation.
- Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and the confidence to work directly with clients and multidisciplinary deal teams.
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The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on some of the market's most sophisticated structured finance and securitisation transactions within a collaborative and internationally recognised practice. The successful candidate will enjoy direct client exposure, first-class training and genuine opportunities for career progression within one of the world's leading law firms.
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