Consultant Financial Services Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

UK financial services regulation FCA authorisation Payment services regulation Consumer credit regulation Fintech regulatory advice Digital assets regulation Investment advisory regulation Regulatory compliance frameworks

FULL DESCRIPTION

Consultant Financial Services Solicitor

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for an experienced Financial Services Solicitor to join on a consultancy basis. This is a fully remote role offering flexibility and collaboration with a national team.

What you'll be doing

You will advise businesses on a wide range of financial services regulatory matters, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while supporting commercial growth and innovation. Your work is likely to include advising on:

  • Investment advisory and investment management arrangements
  • Funds and asset management structures and regulatory considerations
  • Retail and wholesale investment products
  • Insurance distribution and related regulatory frameworks
  • Claims management services regulation
  • Benchmarking, mortgage and home finance activities, and other regulated activities
  • Payment services and electronic money regulation
  • Consumer credit regulation
  • Fintech business models and emerging asset classes, including digital assets
  • Supporting clients with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisations, regulatory compliance frameworks, governance arrangements and ongoing regulatory obligations

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 8 years PQE with strong experience advising on financial services regulation
  • Broad exposure to UK regulated financial services activities
  • Experience advising fintech or technology-enabled financial services businesses would be advantageous
  • Ability to manage matters independently and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • Confidence working with founders, senior leadership teams and in-house legal and compliance functions
  • An interest in helping build or grow a Financial Services team, with experience doing so being advantageous

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] difference

We are a tech-driven, agile law firm where lawyers are empowered with modern legal technology to maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance. Our consultant model offers experienced solicitors flexibility, autonomy and the ability to work remotely while remaining part of a supportive national team. You'll excel as part of the HJ team if you: are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies; excited about adopting AI tools; have solid Microsoft 365 skills; can navigate SharePoint; and have a keen eye for detail.

The bottom line

This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, with a great team of people. Competitive consultancy rate with flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team.

Ready to apply?

Complete the application form via the link below. For an informal chat, email Layla Atkinson at [contact hidden]. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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