Senior Associate, Regulatory & Investigation (Contentious)

PQE: 5 +
Department: Regulatory & Investigations 
Location: London, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Remote
Duration: 12 Month FTC (Will consider a permanent role for the right candidate)
Reports to: Partner
Reference Number: 8460

Team 

Dentons’ Regulatory & Investigations department that operates at the industry’s forefront, working with dynamic clients on innovative financial services and products and cutting-edge deals across the world. We are located in 208 offices in 80 countries across the globe, offering fully integrated solutions to clients in virtually every industry. The world's largest law firm with 12,000 lawyers aspiring to be the world's leading law firm. 

We are looking for an able and enthusiastic Senior Associate (or aspiring Senior Associate) to join our Regulatory & Investigations team which is based in London. Regulatory enforcement action is among the most damaging events an institution or individual can face. To help manage our clients' enforcement risks, we have built a team with a deep understanding of the UK financial regulators, how they work and how they think. We have over 21 years’ combined experience of working at the regulators, which we use every day to help our clients avoid or deal with regulatory disputes. 

We think how we help is as important as what we say, and our clients value that we provide a service that is responsive, commercial and pragmatic.

The Role

This is an exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity for a 5+ year PQE Senior Associate (or aspiring Senior Associate). You will have a focus on, and interest in, contentious regulatory work but the ability and willingness to pick up advisory work when required. You will be passionate about progressing your career within a global firm and in supporting the ongoing growth of the practice. 

You will work with financial institutions and large corporations in relation to complex internal and external investigations and regulatory enforcement proceedings on a range of matters. Your role will also involve advising institutions and individuals on regulatory and financial crime compliance, including in relation to financial market conduct, conduct of business, senior management and governance, money laundering, and bribery and corruption issues, often in collaboration with our overseas offices.

Drawing upon the industry knowledge and strength of our transactional and regulatory practices in all major financial centres around the globe, you will gain unparalleled experience and play a fundamental role in building the practice within London. 

This is an exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity for a senior associate, who is passionate about progressing their career within a global firm and in supporting the ongoing growth of the practice.

You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raise your own profile and support the continued growth of the practice.

Required Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Responsibilities

• Support on a range of internal and external investigations, especially in the financial services sector.
• Advise on financial services regulatory and financial crime issues.
• Supervise junior members of the contentious regulatory team.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Make significant contributions to business development.
• Work closely with the Banking, Financial Markets Litigation and Financial Services Regulatory teams where appropriate.
• Provide thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally. 

Technical Skills 

• English law legal knowledge gained within a top-tier city firm.
• Strong academic record. 
• Experience in internal investigations for financial institutions and/or corporates.
• Experience of regulatory investigations in including FCA, PRA, FRC, SFO and/or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of the overall regulatory landscape in the UK and a good understanding of the upcoming regulatory reform in the UK,
• A broad understanding of some of the major international regulatory initiatives impacting the financial services sector. Knowledge of MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, DORA and MiCAR is of particular interest.
• Experience of handling regulatory and enforcement agency requests.
• Experience of legal and regulatory requirements in relation to anti-money laundering/terrorist financing, the UK Bribery Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence. 
• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability.  

Personal Attributes 

• Inquisitive. 
• Takes responsibility for own work. 
• Is dedicated to exceptional client service. 
• Has a keen interest in business development and demonstrates market focus. 
• Strong financial, commercial and business awareness.
• Has an interest in driving forward client relationships.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.
• Shows strong initiative & drive, takes control of own career, enthusiastic about learning new skills. 
• Strong team working skills. 
  
  

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.