Technical Specialist (Lead Lawyer, International Technical Assistance)
Technical Specialist (Lead Lawyer, International Technical Assistance)
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Technical Specialist (Lead Lawyer International Technical Assistance)
Posting Fixed Term Contract. Please note this role is an externally funded fixed term position initially until April 2026. There is no guarantee of extension beyond April 2026.
Division Enforcement Legal Legal Division
Department Law and International Team Law Policy and International Department
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 79400 to 112466.67 and London 87300 to 123566.67 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
Legal Division
The Law and International Team (L&I) sits within the Law Policy and International Department which is part of Enforcement Legal in the Legal Division. L&I provides strategic legal and policy advice on international aspects of Enforcement investigations and on related aspects of confidentiality disclosure of information and international collaboration.
This role is a secondment which has been developed in conjunction with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The purpose of the secondment is to provide regulatory technical assistance to developing economies which are eligible to receive official development assistance and increase the number of signatories to the International Organisation of Securities Commissions Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (IOSCO MMoU).
The proposal for this secondment is to support two international regulators with their applications to the IOSCO MMoU.
Throughout this secondment the technical specialist will be working with the applicants to review legislation against the IOSCO MMoUs standards supporting legislative change where necessary and liaising between the applicant and IOSCO and its committees as needed.
What will you be doing
Work within an internationally driven framework engaging with global regulatory matters such as IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions)
Conducting legal reviews drafting documents scanning and analysing international legal structures and regulations
Liaising with foreign regulators to support crossboard compliance and collaboration
To provide updates and reports to the international division and foreign offices and support finance in monitoring and processing FCAissued quarterly invoices
To track travelrelated expenses and manage invoicing for foreign regulatory activities
Ensuring legal principles are effectively implemented in operational practices
What will you get from the role
Opportunity to travel and engage in international assignments and collaborations
Gain valuable experience in global regulatory cooperation and policymaking
Have the opportunity to build strong connections with foreign regulators and key stakeholders and work closely with diplomatic professionals and global institutions
Develop expertise in managing central government funding processes
Gain exposure to central government and work alongside government agencies and policymakers on strategic initiatives
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with longterm conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
Minimum
Solicitor or barrister qualified in England or Wales or holder of an equivalent foreign legal qualification with substantial postqualification experience
Strong knowledge of financial regulations banking laws international investigative procedures and international cooperation or development
Essential
Proven experience in roles requiring expertise in international cooperation or crossborder investigations
Ability to apply sound legal reasoning to complex and unfamiliar scenarios
Strong judgement including the confidence to recommend courses of action to senior leaders and make wellfounded decisions in uncertain or evolving circumstances
Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of conveying complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills
Have the adaptability resilience and be able to thrive under pressure in dynamic and unpredictable environments
Strong interpersonal and stakeholders engagement skills supporting the development of effective relationships with internal teams external partners and senior management
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
Benefits of working at the FCA
28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A noncontributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working parttime staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
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Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and Timeline
This role is graded as Technical Specialist Practising Legal
Advert Closing Date:Sunday 1st June
CV Review/Shortlist: Wednesday 4th June
Case Study Assessment: WC 9th June
Competency Based Interview WC 16th June
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact Rumana Hussain at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
