Associate Director, Financial Regulation, Deloitte Legal

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Deloitte Legal in the UK brings together over 350 top-flight lawyers, consultants and technology experts. People who understand the implications of digitisation, big data, AI, robotics and platform-based business models in today's world. In addition, because our clients' needs generally span more than one country, our team is part of a global network of more than 2,000 Deloitte Legal professionals who collaborate seamlessly across more than 70 countries worldwide.

Unlike traditional law firms, we can tap into the multidisciplinary expertise of Deloitte to provide holistic legal, tax, risk, financial advisory and other consulting advice to an unmatched list of clients, from listed multinational financial institutions to entrepreneurs and family offices.

Within Deloitte Legal, the Financial Regulation sub-group is a high-performing, diverse and collaborative team, working with a broad range of clients to ensure that their businesses remain compliant with financial regulations and industry best practices. Our practice is growing fast with a range of leading clients instructing us on an interesting variety of work.

Our team supports clients in all areas of the financial services ("FS") industry, from investment banks and investment management firms, to new financial technology providers, covering both traditional financial transactions and developments in digital assets and related technology. We work closely with other Deloitte businesses such as our risk and consulting businesses, as well as with other teams in Deloitte Legal both in the UK and in other countries. We use our technological skills to deliver our services to clients in ways that are genuinely helpful, meaning that the client gets greater value from their legal advice.

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Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other , foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most .

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We are looking for an Associate Director to help us grow our FS Regulation team in London.

Our new Associate Director will work on the full range of projects and help to further develop the business. In addition to undertaking regulatory legal advice across the various projects, you will bring your imagination and enthusiasm to help develop innovative ways to deliver our support to our clients, both in terms of how we help the client to manage the bigger picture and in terms of how we can use technology to deliver our services.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the legal needs of FS organisations, of all sizes and profiles and across a range of FS sectors, in respect of their regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for project managing the day-to-day delivery of our legal services, the pursuit of new business development opportunities and the mentoring and training of junior associates.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

We welcome candidates from private practice, in-house or public sector backgrounds who are ready for a change and open to doing things a little differently.

In particular, this role will suit someone who focusses on law and regulation in the FS industry, and who:

• wants to gain experience across a wide range of matters and clients in the FS industry;
• is excited about facing new opportunities for developing technical expertise and skills, including in relation to technological developments and capabilities;
• has strong analytical, drafting and communication skills, and who wants to be part of a growing team;
• wants to help more junior members of the team develop their skills, further their careers and reach their potential; and
• wants to be involved in developing the business, exploring new business areas and finding innovative solutions to old and new problems.

You will be expected and supported to develop and apply in-depth knowledge of the FS sector towards reaching commercial solutions for our clients in this continually evolving environment.

Essential experience

The successful candidate will have around 5-6 years' post-qualification experience (whether private practice, in-house or a combination of both) of the following, which we will support and encourage you to develop throughout your career:

• Experience of advising on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and related Orders and Sis, and on PRA and FCA rules
• Experience of giving regulatory "perimeter" advice
• Experience of supporting clients with applications for regulatory authorisations
• Experience of advising on FS regulatory issues resulting from the UK's exit from the EU
• Experience of some of the following:
• wholesale markets FS issues such as MiFID II, MiFIR, financial market infrastructure regulations such as CSDR, and other EU and UK regulations
• retail FS markets such as payment services and e-money, and /or personal banking
• investment management regulation

Desirable skills and experience

The following are skills and experience that would help our new Associate Director to further develop:

• Excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style.
• The ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners from within the group, and to liaise and coordinate with fee earners from other departments and jurisdictions as required.
• The ability and experience to apply organisational and interpersonal skills to effectively project manage the delivery of complex matters involving competing deadlines and priorities.
• The ability to help junior members of the team to deliver work product to a high standard, demonstrate and role model positive behaviours and provide mentorship as they progress and develop their careers.
• Experience of effective collaboration with legal professionals in different practice areas, such as Employment, Corporate and Disputes.
• Experience of, or an understanding of, the synergies and beneficial client outcomes to be gained from, working with non-legal experts such as technologists, forensic specialists and other consultants.
• An enthusiastic and responsive approach to client requirements with a focus on understanding the client's business needs and how to advise in a way that supports those needs, with pragmatic business-oriented solutions.
• Ownership for aspects of client matters, and the ability to help manage aspects of complex matters and clients.
• An active interest and ability to proactively support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• The ability to take responsibility for related group functions (e.g. client onboarding, training, precedents, or technical capabilities) and contribute to the general upkeep of the group (e.g. training, precedents, or know-how generally).

Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal

By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we're creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you'll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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"Deloitte is innovative and about to change the face of the legal market, so now is a great time to join. It's a supportive environment that helps you grow and become the best analyst possible."

-Eugenia, Deloitte Legal

"Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four."

- Benjamin, Deloitte Legal

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you'll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level .

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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