Regulatory Solicitor - FS

On-site in Birmingham·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £105,000 a year
About £5,870 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent

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What you'll get

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.

The role

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.

Become the lead payments regulatory specialist

What you'll do

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

The Successful Applicant

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

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

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.

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