Managing Associate - Financial Services

Are you an experienced Financial Services Regulation Managing Associate ready to take the next step in your career and want to join a Top 50 firm based in Glasgow?

Join a nationally recognised firm known for its award-winning culture and exceptional progression opportunities.

This is your chance to work with a leading team on high-profile, fast-paced financial services projects, all while being supported by a firm that cares about you and encourages hybrid flexible working.

Role
This is a unique opportunity for a Financial Services Regulation Managing Associate to join a nationally leading team in a Top 50 firm.

Working within an experienced and prestigious national practice, you will be involved in some of the most exciting, fast-paced and impactful financial services regulation work in the legal sector.

Based in Glasgow, you'll advise top-tier clients including major clearing banks, innovative investment platforms, asset managers, wealth businesses, pension providers and more, exposing you to a large network of high profile clients.

The focus will be on the retail wealth and investment sectors. You will handle a diverse range of commercial contracts and apply your technical regulatory knowledge to high-stakes, business-critical matters.

You'll work alongside Tier 1 ranked partners who are committed to mentoring and supporting your career progression, with no ceiling to how far you can advance.

If you are a 5+ PQE Associate looking to take the next step up in your career, this is an unmatched opportunity to join a highly regarded department in a Top 50 UK national firm.

Your Experience

• 5+ years PQE, with relevant experience in Financial Services Regulation
• Good practical skills in commercial contracting, combined with the ability to use your regulatory knowledge clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of the financial services market
• Motivated, ambitious and committed to developing your expertise and client relationships

Benefits & Opportunities

• Join an award-winning Top 50 law firm with a market-leading team and outstanding culture
• Clear and supported career development pathway
• Access to a stimulating, varied caseload of high-quality financial regulation work
• Taking the lead in managing client relationships and building strong, lasting connections.
• Flexible, tailored hybrid working options promoting work-life balance
• Positive, supportive working environment focused on staff wellbeing
• Competitive salary with an extensive benefits package and a lucrative bonus scheme

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.