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time left to apply End Date: August 5, 2025 (8 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR
Senior Lawyer (full-time or part-time opportunities available)
Division - Legal Division
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,900 to £76,000 and London £66,900 to £83,500 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA .
Are you interested in advising at the heart of an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of the millions of people who use financial services?
This is an exciting time to join the FCA as we transform to become a smarter regulator, being more innovative, data-led and outcomes-focused.
The team provides legal advice to colleagues across the FCA on a range of policy and operation issues, especially on the use of data, data protection, commercial and procurement issues.
What will you be doing?
Providing high quality, clear and pragmatic legal advice on privacy and personal data matters in the development of the FCA's policies, and in relation to operational matters, for example, advising on data protection in relation to commercial contracts
Engaging with colleagues and building trusted relationships across the FCA, including the Data Protection Officer and FCA senior management
Helping the FCA embed and develop its data strategy and advising the FCA on its obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018
What will you get from the role?
Experience stimulating, impactful work at the heart of an organisation that is becoming more innovative, assertive and adaptive, data-led and outcomes-focused
Devise and implement creative and pragmatic solutions, frequently advising on high profile and sensitive projects
Make a key contribution to the FCA's strategies and priorities as the FCA seeks to become a smarter regulator, support growth, help consumers and fight crime
Engage with colleagues across the FCA, including FCA senior management and external stakeholders
Work in a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment
Which skills are required?
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term 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
Qualified Lawyer (solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive): generally, a person who is a minimum 3 years' PQE, or equivalent experience
Direct experience as a practising lawyer, in the public sector, private practice or in house
Significant knowledge of data protection legislation, including experience of advising on data protection in the commercial or public sector
Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver good and clear analysis of issues
Ability to learn about new or novel legal issues quickly and with enthusiasm, with the oversight and support of colleagues
Ability to create solutions and deliver pragmatic outcome-focused judgements
Confidence in delivering sound legal advice and challenging appropriately
Ability to build and sustain positive relationships and excellent communication skills
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.
Benefits of working at the FCA
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A non-contributory 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 part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
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.
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