Lead Associate - Corporate & Regulatory (Legal)

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for a Lead Associate – Corporate & Regulatory to join its growing financial services advisory team.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on optimal corporate structures, including company formations, mergers, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional and corporate documentation in collaboration with other advisors.
• Conduct legal due diligence exercises to identify legal risks and liabilities in transactions.
• Undertake legal research and provide guidance on the impact of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by understanding business needs and delivering tailored regulatory solutions.
• Assist clients in obtaining licences and regulatory approvals across a variety of regulated sectors, including banking, insurance, investment management, capital markets, and financial instruments.
• Contribute to the preparation of articles, publications, and thought leadership content relating to corporate, commercial, financial services, and private client matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on transactions involving regulated and authorised entities operating in sectors such as digital assets, fintech, gaming, aviation, maritime, innovation, and finance raising.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Support clients with compliance matters arising from ongoing supervisory and regulatory processes.
• Address specific regulatory issues as they arise and provide practical legal solutions.
• Deliver training sessions internally and to clients on corporate and regulatory developments and their impact on the industry.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• MQF Level 6 qualification in Law and a warranted legal practitioner.
• 1–2 years of experience in a Corporate Officer role or a similar position.
• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in English.
• Strong organisational skills, with project management experience considered an asset.
• Ability to manage and follow up on multiple tasks through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to handle demanding transactions and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse and international teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ECDL certification will be considered an asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Health insurance.
• Continuous professional and personal development opportunities through structured learning programmes.
• Participation in international development and milestone programmes.
• Family-friendly measures promoting work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a multicultural environment.
• Recognition and career progression opportunities.
• Annual wellbeing allowance, increasing yearly.
• Open-door management culture.
• Regular social and team-building activities.
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships.
• Discounted hotel accommodation rates.
• Tuition support for job-related studies and study leave entitlement.
• Performance appraisals conducted twice yearly.
• Comprehensive induction programme and buddy system.
• Donate-as-you-earn initiative.
• Career secondment opportunities.