Job description
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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 80 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.
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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 to join our growing financial services regulation team in London. Our team supports clients in all areas of the financial services industry, from financial technology providers to investment banks and financial market operators, covering both traditional financial transactions and developments in digital assets and related technology. We work closely with other Deloitte businesses such as our 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.
Our new associate 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.
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This role will suit someone who focusses on law and regulation in the financial services (“FS”) industry, and who:
- wants to gain experience across a wide range of matters and clients in the FS industry and 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; and
- wants to be involved in developing the business in addition to fee-earning.
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 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
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Experience of some of the following:
- wholesale markets FS issues such as MiFID II, MiFIR, Benchmark Regulations and other EU and UK regulations
- retail FS markets such as payment services, consumer credit, e-money and personal banking
- investment management and/or insurance regulation
Desirable skills and experience
The following are skills and experience that we would support our new associate to further develop:
- A focus on understanding the client’s business needs and how to advise in a way that supports those needs
- An enthusiastic and responsive approach to client requirements
- Some ownership for aspects of client matters, and the ability to help manage aspects of complex matters and clients
- The ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners from within the group, but also to liaise and coordinate with fee earners from other departments and jurisdictions as required
- The ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (e.g. training, precedents, or know-how generally)
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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. 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. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process.
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“At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.”
- Becky, 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
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Location: London
Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working.
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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.
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