Senior Lawyer – Financial Regulation (Regulated Lending and Banking)

Job title: Senior Lawyer – Financial Regulation (Regulated Lending and Banking)

Company: Addleshaw Goddard


Job description: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are looking for a financial regulation Managing Associate or Legal Director to join the London Team, but you will be part of our national team and work with Partners and for clients across the UK and internationally. You will work closely with our regulated lending and banking (RLB) Partners (Rosanna Bryant, Clare Hughes and Sophie Skelton) to help grow the work and profile of this part of our practice.
• There is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering non-contentious regulatory advice, client relationship development and the continued expansion of the team and practice, which will provide clear career progression opportunities at a pivotal stage in your career.
• We have nurtured an environment where ambitious and hard-working lawyers are supported to succeed enjoying high calibre work with like-minded, inspiring colleagues who care about each other and their clients.
• As well as our own trained lawyers, we have colleagues who have previously been in international, Magic Circle, City, national or boutique law firms or in house all of whom enjoy working with us.

THE TEAM
Addleshaw Goddard’s Financial Regulation Team is one of largest in the UK with a mix of lawyers and compliance professionals split over Leeds, London, and Scotland. The team is headed up by Rosanna Bryant and 10 other Partners with around 21 other fee earners.
This role sits within our regulated lending and banking (RLB) offering of the team. The RLB Team is tier 1 ranked in Chambers and Partners. Chambers 2025 provides that, “Addleshaw Goddard has real strength and depth in the consumer finance space”.
Our clients include leading clearing banks, challenger banks, building societies, credit card providers, asset finance companies, debt collectors, debt purchasers, debt management companies, brokers, home credit lenders and point of sale finance providers. We also advise smaller niche lenders of financial services providers, such as specialist private banks.
We provide regular publications to our clients that allow them to stay up-to-date on developments in the consumer finance industry. AG is a member of, and active participant in, trade associations, and we also organise regular meetings of the Regulated Lending and Banking Forum which brings together specialists from industry and private practice.WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
You will work closely with the RLB Partners and work with other Managing Associates and Associates delivering high quality work to clients as well as helping to win new work. You can expect to have the opportunity to play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the firm. As part of this you may have the opportunity to undertake client secondments to assist our clients and to build your skills and expertise further.
We have a strong reputation for providing our Associates with good levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment. The role is ideal for a committed lawyer who is looking to advance their career and create a name for themselves. Whatever your level, you’ll be expected to play a full role in the Team, including involvement in business development and regular client contact. The team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects. You’ll be involved in the following type of work.

• Drafting customer facing documentation for RLB products, including regulated consumer credit agreements, regulated mortgage documents and current account and savings terms and conditions;
• Supporting the Partners in managing client relationships;;
• Providing sign-off on marketing materials, including TV advertising, digital promotions and billboard promotions;
• Helping clients assess the impact of new or proposed legislation and informing their implementation or lobbying strategies;
• Conducting compliance audits of businesses or product documentation;
• Providing guidance to interpret legal requirements, such as the approach to Consumer Credit Act early settlement and APR requirements;
• Assisting with FCA authorisation applications;
• Assisting with enforcement action being taken against clients by the Financial Conduct Authority.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• You will have at least 5 years’ experience advising on regulated lending and banking matters. This should include experience advising on the Consumer Credit Act and subordinate legislation and the Consumer Credit Sourcebook. Ideally, the successful candidate will also have experience advising on the Mortgage Conduct of Business Sourcebook, Banking Conduct of Business Sourcebook and Payment Services Regulations.
• Most importantly, you should have a real and genuine interest in this area and be keen to grow that knowledge in a proactive way.
• You should be adept at building strong client relationships and also like working in a team.
• Our ideal candidate should have a keen intellect and a commercial mindset. You will be able to demonstrate that you are able to provide pragmatic and tailored advice in a way that supports internal and external clients alike.
• The ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.

OUR FIRM
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.
We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.
Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.
We are currently The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year.OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Everything we’ve accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.Here, you’ll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.
Are you up for the challenge?

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 03:31:00 GMT

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