Regulatory Solicitor Jobs in London, London, United Kingdom

Job Title	Solicitor
Experience	2+ Years
Description	Linklaters Financial Regulation Group (FRG) Associate Ref LKUK1261 Country United Kingdom Office London Dept./Practice Group Finance & Projects Job Type Legal Overview The Linklaters' global Financial Regulation Group (FRG) is a core team of specialists and associates whose practice focuses on advising government bodies, investment banks, securities houses, exchanges, trading and settlements systems and other players in the financial services industry. Linklaters has extensive experience in providing regulatory advice, establishing new market participants, obtaining FSA authorisations and advising on all necessary legal and compliance steps. Clients rely on the group's unrivalled knowledge in complex cross-border regulatory investigations and enforcement cases. FRG lawyers also advise on the management of conflicts of interest, global marketing and selling restrictions and drafting and negotiating distribution agreements. This role will be open from 2 July until 2 August 2012. Competitive remuneration package offered. Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required Required - 2 years post qualification experience. 1 to 3 years experience will be considered for exceptional applicants. Additional Information For further details please see the attached job specification which can be found by clicking on the "more info" link below. How to Apply To apply please click on the "Click here to apply for this job" link below. Role specification. Job Title: Financial Regulation Group (FRG) Associate Practice Overview * The Linklaters' global Financial Regulation Group (FRG) is a core team of specialists and associates whose practice focuses on advising government bodies, investment banks, securities houses, exchanges, trading and settlements systems and other players in the financial services industry. * Linklaters has extensive experience in providing regulatory advice, establishing new market participants, obtaining FSA authorisations and advising on all necessary legal and compliance steps. Clients rely on the group's unrivalled knowledge in complex cross-border regulatory investigations and enforcement cases. FRG lawyers also advise on the management of conflicts of interest, global marketing and selling restrictions and drafting and negotiating distribution agreements. Key Responsibilities and Challenges Technical * Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate * Research, due diligence and information management * Drafting and reviewing documentation, demonstrating familiarity with precedents and market standards Client Relationship Management * Taking a lead role in advising the client under appropriate supervision * Providing commercial and legal advice to the client * Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors. Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and anticipate potential problems Management * Supervising team and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation * Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages * Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives * Effective organisation of documentation and project plans * Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other's participation. Business Development * Networking with client to capitalise on new business opportunities * Contributing to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep Training * Delivering practice specific training to develop junior associates * Coaching less experienced associates and trainees * Regularly giving and seeking clear performance feedback to/from others Characteristics, Skills & Experience required Experience * Ideally 2-3 years post qualification experience * You will have a broad range of experience and a keen interest in aspects of Litigation law Skills * Exceptional networking skills * Organisational skills * Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure * Ability to influence using appropriate techniques Characteristics * Innovative and practical * Team player * Proactive * Commercially minded * Motivates others How to Apply Please apply online, attaching your CV [and academic transcript] to the application form. Should you have any questions, please do contact dean.mcccaskey@linklaters.com Further Information A band of PQE as advertised on a role does not intend to preclude applications from those candidates that may have more or less PQE. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to how long we would expect a qualified lawyer to have practised so as to have gained the necessary skills for the role as described. Equal Opportunities The firm operates as a meritocracy and, therefore, selection for recruitment is on merit, irrespective of race, colour, age, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. This assumes that the applicants are fit and able to undertake the job. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded in writing at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment, selection and dealing with the public are provided with training and guidance in administering equal opportunities. Qualification and
City	London
State	London
Practice Area	Regulatory
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Linklaters
Country	United Kingdom