We are looking for a Principal Associate or Legal Director to join our dynamic, market leading Financial Services team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist group working in retail financial services; one of the few teams ranked for Consumer Finance UK wide in Chambers and Partners.Financial Services is a broad area, but this is a strategic role for a regulatory specialist who will be responsible for growing and shaping a regulatory practice focusing on asset management and investments. You will be the go-to advisor on a wide range of regulatory issues affecting asset managers, investment firms, and retail investment products, including MiFID II, UCITS, AIFMD, ESG regulations, and FCA conduct rules. We are looking for a candidate who has a strong understanding of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and the Financial Conduct Authority Handbook and is able to advise clients on the regulatory perimeter, authorisation applications, being an FCA authorised firm, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, Appointed Representatives, outsourcing arrangements and general compliance Knowledge of other areas of financial services such as payments, e-money, insurance and capital markets is an advantage but not essential. In addition, we are looking for a candidate with:a proven ability to lead client relationships and manage complex projects independently.a collaborative approach to working with our Corporate and Funds teams on structuring and regulatory ..... full job details .....