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Financial services 1 to 4 years' PQE

Employer
Macfarlanes
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
23 Jul 2019

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors – Private Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Practice Area
Financial Services
Experience Level
0-2yrs PQE, 2-5yrs PQE
Role Classification
Lawyer

Job Details

We are looking to recruit a solicitor with 1 to 4 years' PQE.

The group

The group comprises two partners, eight solicitors, one professional support lawyer, two trainee solicitors and one paralegal.  The team covers a broad range of work including advising on all aspects of FCA/PRA applications and notifications, the regulatory aspects of corporate and banking transactions and restructurings, outsourcings, new product launches and other contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters.  Besides the group’s own following of clients we also enjoy wide and varied referrals from across the firm, working closely with our private client, funds, banking and corporate teams.

Our client base is also broad and includes clearing banks, investment banks, corporate finance houses, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, hedge fund managers, MTFs, e-money issuers, inter-dealer brokers, family offices, corporates, asset managers, wealth managers and individuals.

This is an exciting time to join a growing, dynamic and highly regarded team in a key area of strategic importance for the firm. All members of the team are expected to take a role developing the practice and client base, as they progress in their career.

The role

Due to a number of new projects and clients, we are looking to recruit a solicitor with one to four years’ PQE to join our hugely successful team.  The successful candidate will have experience in the following key areas, as appropriate to their PQE:

  • Buy-side experience, with some sell-side experience an advantage;
  • In-depth knowledge of MiFID II and AIFMD (EMIR and SFTR would be an advantage);
  • Experience of working with institutional asset managers, private equity, hedge fund and credit fund managers;
  • Experience of running regulatory due diligence in support of corporate and banking teams, drafting due diligence reports and commenting on SPAs, BSAs, etc.;
  • Experience in advising on perimeter issues relating to e.g. authorisations, client money issues, interaction between MiFID and RAO, etc.;
  • Experience in managing regulatory applications, e.g. authorisations, variations of permission, change in control, waiver applications, etc.;
  • Experience in relation to governance of financial institutions, implementation of the SM&CR for banks/insurers and its expansion to all other firms; and
  • Experience managing client matters, developing the practice and supporting the junior members of the team. This should include supervising junior lawyers and trainees, managing client relationships, as well as marketing and assisting in presentations and pitches.

In addition to the above, contentious regulatory experience (e.g. s166, Enforcement, internal investigations/reviews) would be advantageous but is not essential.

The candidate

The successful candidate will have one to four years’ PQE from a highly regarded regulatory practice in the City, which may include experience gained in the legal function of a financial services firm.  They will have excellent academic credentials from A Levels, with a minimum 2.1 degree and a Distinction or Commendation in the LPC (and GDL if applicable), or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have good presentation skills both written and oral, and will be able to juggle multiple matters and take an active role running client files with more limited partner supervision, particularly on more straightforward matters.  Demonstrable enthusiasm for the practice area is essential, along with a can-do attitude, independence and initiative as well as experience supervising and training more junior lawyers and trainees.

We expect all our solicitors to forge close working relationships with clients, assume real responsibility and develop their experience on a variety of regulatory matters. 

This job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the group’s objectives and firm’s policy.

Please click here and here for further details about our Financial Services team, the work we do and examples of recent deals.

To review our senior vacancy within the group please click here.

Company

About Macfarlanes

We are a distinctive London-based law firm with a unique combination of services built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our unrivalled blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet their most challenging demands and adapt to the changing world around us. While many of our services can be found at other firms, the mix cannot.

We find, recruit and train talented people from all backgrounds, building careers for the long term, to one day shape and lead the firm. We know each other personally which means we work together with more cohesion, and less formality. Our culture is thoughtful, challenging and supportive, and we are a place where everyone, at whatever level, can thrive. We remain focused on equal treatment in recruitment, retention and promotion.  

What this means for you

Offering a partner-led service enables our fee earners to learn and develop through working closely with a senior member of the team. Our size means that you will often be very close to the front line or in a client facing role, gaining a greater insight into the issues facing our clients. 

We expect all our fee earners to assume real responsibility, as well as to participate in client and business development activities. That means wider exposure for you and a steep learning curve.

Our matters often have a cross-border element, so our fee earners frequently liaise with global businesses and specialists in overseas jurisdictions.

The importance we place on the development of our fee earners’ legal and commercial skills has allowed us to develop the excellent reputation we have – we believe our education and training programme is second to none.

We all work together as part of a cohesive and supportive team, with the firm recognising, appreciating and rewarding the efforts of its employees.

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