Fin Reg Senior Associate
hace 8 días
City of London
About the Opportunity: An international law firm is seeking a Financial Services Regulatory Associate to join its practice in the UAE. The role offers exposure to a wide range of non-contentious regulatory work across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, including fintech, payments, and digital assets. The team advises banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, fintech firms, government entities, and other regulated financial institutions. This is a client-facing role, working closely with a senior Partner in a growing team. The Role: Suitable for a 5+ PQE Associate with experience in financial services regulation at a leading international law firm. You will advise clients across the full regulatory lifecycle, including licensing, compliance, product development, and cross-border matters, while managing workstreams and building client relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on regulatory licensing, authorisations, and compliance for UAE and Saudi regulators, • Support clients on governance, conduct of business, and regulatory policies, • Advise on fintech, digital assets, and innovative financial products, • Draft and review client-facing documentation, policies, and procedures, • Assist with cross-border market entry and expansion, • Contribute to thought leadership and training initiatives Experience & Qualifications: • England & Wales qualified with 5+ years PQE in financial services regulation, • Experience advising banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, fintech firms, or similar, • Knowledge of UAE and/or Saudi regulatory frameworks (or ability to translate international experience), • Experience managing workstreams autonomously and engaging directly with clients Skills & Attributes: • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, • Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and proactive, • Collaborative, client-focused, and interested in business development and long-term career growth in the region