Contentious Regulatory role with multinational FS company

England, London
Negotiable
03 Oct 2022
31 Oct 2022
JO-2119-2019931
Ryan Bernarte
Lawyer
Regulatory
5-7
Permanent
Full Time

Background:

Our client is a multinational financial services company that serves over 17 million clients. They are looking to hire an additional lawyer into their litigation & employment law team. The ideal candidate must provide expertise for all disputes, contentious regulatory matters and internal investigations in the UK, EU and APAC.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic direction, support, and legal advice to all stakeholders in relation to all disputes, contentious regulatory matters and internal investigations in the UK, EU and APAC.
  • Provide strategic oversight, specialized knowledge, and legal advice in relation to the conduct of internal investigations, in conjunction with other internal partners.
  • Ensure a consistent approach to legal risk management.
  • Manage and provide advice on legal, regulatory and reputational risk arising out of complaints.

What you need to be successful?

  • 4 - 6 years PQE
  • UK Qualified
  • Direct experience conducting internal investigations in the criminal and civil setting and contentious regulatory context.
  • Direct experience managing complex disputes and responding to enforcement or prosecutorial inquiries.
  • Proven understanding of financial accounting requirements related to provisions.
  • Enterprise mindset and ability to understand global issues and operate in a global business.