Senior Manager - FS Reg

Job description

KPMG Law has a vision to become one of the world's largest legal practices, integrated as part of a broader multi-capability professional services firm and #1 of the Big Four. In an ever more complex and fast-moving business environment, clients are demanding connected business solutions delivered at scale, harnessing the power of technology and leveraging deep commercial acumen.  Developing market leading legal capabilities in key disciplines is core to achieving this vision and represents a unique and exciting opportunity for ambitious and talented legal professionals.    

At a global level, KPMG Law already employs over 3,750 lawyers in more than 80 different countries across the world and is continuing grow rapidly year on year.   
A cornerstone of the firm’s strategy in law is the UK market. As the second largest legal market in the world, it is critical to our global aspirations. KPMG Law was first set up in 2014 (the first major multi-disciplinary ABS in the UK) and operates out of five hubs across the UK in London, Leeds, Manchester, Reading and Birmingham.  

KPMG has a great team of market leading advisors and experts and the new Senior Manager in KPMG Law will need to work closely alongside them as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This is a material difference from traditional private practice, we work as one team together to ensure our clients get the best solutions to their problems.

Why KPMG Law:  

• Our vision is to bring a fresh approach, delivering better business outcomes and transforming legal services for good.   
• Our aim is to invest to disrupt and create the UK’s leading integrated legal services business. 
• Our approach allows us to supply rounded legal solutions inspired by a deep industry knowledge and business insights from our wider practice areas of Tax and Advisory. All supported by a global legal network. 
• Our differentiator is our multi-disciplinary approach that sets us apart and which, from day one, will give you the opportunity to experience a broad range of legal projects with exposure to the wider KPMG network, here and abroad  
  KPMG is very different to most law firms, it’s entrepreneurial and a very exciting proposition for the right candidate. It offers new opportunities to differentiate and stand out from the market. We give our lawyers complete permission to think big, open their minds to new ways of working, always asking the question “is there a better way?” to deliver great outcomes for our clients.  

Who we're looking for:

We are looking to recruit a senior regulatory lawyer to join our Financial Services Regulatory team at KPMG.  The role will be based in our London office but with potential for on-site client work.

The ideal candidate will:

• be a qualified UK solicitor with at least 8 years* PQE in Financial Services Regulation gained at a leading City firm regulatory practice. A client secondment would be an advantage
• be able to demonstrate solid experience advising on perimeter analysis, wholesale banking, insurance and investment firms regulation, including authorisations and variations of permissions. Experience in commodities regulation or cryptocurrency regulation would be an advantage
• be comfortable navigating through the laws and regulations within the Rulebook and Handbook
• be able to handle project with minimal supervision, while supervising more junior members of the team
• possess strong interpersonal skills in addition to excellent oral and written communication, with regular public speaking internally and externally
• be an entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide multi-disciplinary legal services in a different environment and manner while delivering a great service to clients
• be able to understand the legal solution within the wider picture and keen to become a more rounded business adviser
•  be a relationship-builder who can spot and develop new opportunities and client relationships both within the KPMG network and externally. A desire to contribute to our business development activities in an effective and business-minded manner is an important attribute for the role

*lower PQE will be considered for the right candidate

What the role will involve:

The role will be integral to the FS Regulatory team in order to:

• providing legal advice on a broad range of client solutions spanning some or all of the areas of financial services regulation referred to above, including projects relating to:
  • legal entity restructurings including international regulated companies alongside our tax and advisory teams
  • cross border regulated activities
  • product development including the use of new investment structures and vehicles
  • customer journey transformation including contractual documentation support
  • regulatory change projects
  • large scale technology transformation projects
• building relationships with other KPMG teams and KPMG clients to develop and provide multi-disciplinary solutions
• managing engagements and driving projects to conclusion
• training and mentoring more junior team members