Associate Lawyers - London, United Kingdom - Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Financial Conduct Authority:
Associate Lawyers, Operations Legal, General

Counsel's Division
We are looking for talented lawyers who are willing to learn quickly, engage openly and rise to the challenge of working in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of the millions of people who use financial services. This is an exciting time to join the FCA as we transform to become more innovative, assertive and adaptive, dataled and outcomesfocused. We are expanding our team in London and establishing a legal presence in Edinburgh and Leeds.
The GCD Operations team's work is at the heart of the FCA's operational decision making and affords a holistic overview of the FCA's operation as a business.
You will benefit from an opportunity:
to support an organisation that works at the forefront of financial regulation and consumer protection-
to devise and implement creative and pragmatic solutions-
to acquire broader experience of financial services regulation and of how a regulator works operationally;-
to work on exciting and pioneering projects;-
to develop problem-solving and project management skills;-
to have a high level of ownership and responsibility for your actions.
We will provide an opportunity where you can grow professionally in a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment. We place great value on your learning and we offer world-class development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations. The FCA Academy offers a range of opportunities for personal and professional development, including our MSc in financial regulation, Advanced Managers programme, sponsored study and more. There are additional learning facilities and training opportunities within GCD aimed specifically at lawyers.
For more details on the role and to hear from some of our lawyers:

visit

and search for GCD jobs-
check out our
GCD Life page on LinkedInMinimum criteria

Associate

Qualified lawyer: generally a person who is newly qualified to 3 years' PQE, or equivalent experience
Senior Associate
Qualified Lawyer: generally a person who is a minimum 3 years' PQE, or equivalent experience
Lead Associate
Qualified Lawyer: generally a person who is a minimum 10 years' PQE, or equivalent experience
Key criteria strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver good and clear analysis of issues ability to learn about new or novel legal issues quickly and with enthusiasm, with the oversight and support of colleagues ability to create solutions and deliver pragmatic outcomefocused judgements ability to advise in a confident and reasoned manner, and to challenge appropriately ability to build and sustain positive relationships and good communication skills, and good IT skills
Salary:

The FCA has London and National pay ranges to reflect regional differences. Roles in Edinburgh and Leeds will be on the National pay range.

The FCA pay ranges are:

Associate
: £42,000 to £64,000 (London) and £41,000 to £61,000 (National)

Senior Associate

: £61,000 to £91,000 (London) and £55,000 to £82,000 (National)

Lead Associate

: £67,000 to £101,000 (London) and £60,300 to £91,000 (National)We also offer a flexible- benefits package
- , flexible working arrangements and non-contributory pension.

Deadline: Applications close at midnight (UK time) on 31st January 202
Selection process

- question:

Why do you believe that you are suitable for this role? Please relate your answer to the criteria listed above, covering your relevant skills, knowledge and experience in a maximum of 300 words. Please also indicate _

- whether you _
- and whether you wish to _
- be located in_

London, Edinburgh or Leeds. (If your CV_

- and_
- _

300 word_

- statement _
- are_

Case study: a written case study. The purpose of the case study is to assess how you go about analysing and explaining legal issues.
Interview: if you pass the case study, we will invite you to an oral competencybased and technical interview.
For more information, see Please contact Michael Wood
Roles are available in London (_
The International Quarter, Stratford)

_, Edinburgh and Leeds._