Commercial Lawyer, Financial Conduct Authority
£52-67k
Salary dependent on location
Financial regulation service
Posted today
Financial regulation service
1001+ employees
Posted today
£52-67k
Salary dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy.
Role
Who you are
- Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent legal professional) typically from newly qualified (NQ) up to 3 years’ PQE
- Experience as a practising lawyer, in the public sector, private practice or in house legal team
- Relevant experience in general commercial law / commercial contracts. Experience also in public procurement, data protection and/or technology-related legal issues would be beneficial
- Effective communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex issues in a clear, concise and effective manner
- Ability to learn new or novel legal concepts rapidly, demonstrating self-motivation while working under the guidance and support of senior colleagues
- Practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver pragmatic, outcome-focused advice and communicate intricate legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Effective organisational skills, with demonstrable experience managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, sustain and leverage positive professional relationships across the organisation
- Commitment to continuous improvement, including developing legal know-how, guidance, templates and training to support wider organisational capability
What the job involves
- We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services
- This is an exciting time to join the FCA as we transform to become a smarter regulator, being more innovative, data-led and outcomes-focused
- The Operations Legal team provides legal advice to colleagues across the FCA on a range of operational matters, focusing on commercial, data protection and procurement law
- This role would suit someone at an early stage of their legal career and is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where learning and development are actively encouraged
- Working alongside experienced specialist lawyers, you will receive close supervision, mentoring and guidance to help you develop your technical expertise and professional skills
- The role offers substantial opportunities to gain experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress your career in a supportive environment
- Provide practical legal advice on a broad range of commercial, procurement, data protection and operational matters
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, licences, NDAs, secondment agreements and other business arrangements
- Advise on supplier and procurement issues, including contract changes, extensions and strategic commercial relationships
- Support legal matters relating to the FCA Handbook, digital services, websites and business continuity arrangements
- Advise on data protection, confidentiality, information sharing and information governance issues
- Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, guidance and training materials to support the wider business
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the FCA and external advisers, providing clear and solution-focused advice
- Identify legal and regulatory risks and work with specialist teams to ensure appropriate management and escalation where required
- Support estates projects, academic collaborations and other corporate initiatives across the organisation
Application process
- Job advert closes: Midnight, 9 September 2026
- CV Review/Shortlist: 11 September 2026
- Interviews are likely to be held in person from W/C 21 September
Our take
Developed on the back of the Financial Services Act of 2012, the Financial Conduct Authority is a regulatory body that acts as a regulator for financial firms, ensuring the integrity of the financial markets in the UK. Broadly focused on financial companies that provide consumer services, it’s governed by the Bank of England and therefore acts independently of the government.
The FCA is responsible for regulatory innovations, such as stronger customer authentication requirements, including biometric and code requirements for payments, that have clamped down on fraud and improved security for national consumers. The FCA also introduced the Anti-Money Laundering Supervision in 2017.
The organisation’s independence from government ensures its impartiality as a regulator. In the late 2010s, it set up the cryptoasset registration, a department responsible for ensuring the legality of crypto payments. This has become an important aspect of national counter terrorism measures, and exemplifies the complex and vital work that the organisation carries out.
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Company benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
- Private healthcare with Bupa
- A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
- Life assurance
- Income protection
Company HQ
Stratford Cross, London, UK
Leadership
Nikhil Rathi
(CEO)Previously the Private Secretary to UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown and was the Chief of Staff and Director of International Development at the London Stock Exchange. Studied at St Anne's College Oxford.
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