Financial Regulatory Lawyer




Location: Edinburgh


Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation


Position Type: Full-time / Permanent




Role Profile:

• Top-tier international law firm are seeking to hire a talented and commercially focused Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier-1 Ranking Financial Services team in Edinburgh.


• The successful candidate will advise a broad range of financial institutions and regulated businesses on UK and EU financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.


• This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory, transactional, and contentious regulatory work, including regulatory change projects, governance matters, and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on UK financial services regulation, including FCA and PRA rules and guidance.


• Providing regulatory support on corporate transactions, restructurings, and financings.


• Advising on authorisations, variations of permission, and regulatory capital requirements.


• Advising on conduct risk, governance, SMCR, and compliance frameworks.


• Supporting clients on regulatory change initiatives (including UK reforms and retained EU law).


• Advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and skilled person reviews.


• Liaising with regulators, including the FCA and PRA.


• Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory disclosures.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, disputes, and employment teams.


• Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (with UK regulatory experience).


• Circa NQ- 4 years' PQE (flexible depending on experience).


• Candidate with strong transactional experience (corporate, banking, FS) who are interested in a move to a Financial Regulatory role are also invited to apply.


• Strong experience in financial services regulation within private practice, in-house, or a regulatory body.


• Good working knowledge of FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, and relevant legislation.


• Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fintechs, or payment services providers.


• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.

On Offer:

• High-quality financial regulatory work with leading clients, working in conjuction with a highly successful London based team, working on a national basis.


• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.


• Clear career progression and professional development.


• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply:



For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description please contact:




David Thomson- Director

• Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164


• Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260


• Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044


• London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482


• Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360


• Mobile: +44 (0) 775 380 9223


• Email: david@thomsonlrc.com