Regulatory Affairs Lawyer

The role

The Regulatory Affairs Lawyer will manage licensing work in the UK and EU and handle public policy work. You will address regulatory questions across the business and track legislative developments.

What you will do

• Manage licensing work in the UK and the EU, including new authorisations, variations of permission, passporting, and cross-border notifications.
• Support Compliance in day-to-day engagement with the FCA and EU national competent authorities.
• Manage Teya's public policy work in the UK and the EU on behalf of independent local businesses.
• Draft position papers, consultation responses, and briefings for policymakers.
• Represent Teya in trade associations and industry working groups.
• Manage Teya's participation in the Scale-up Unit.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance and Risk to address regulatory questions across the business.
• Track regulatory and legislative developments in both jurisdictions.

Required qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• Four to seven years of experience in financial services regulation, in-house, in private practice, or at a regulator
• Working knowledge of UK and EU financial services regulation and relevant policy developments in both jurisdictions
• Experience of drafting position papers, consultation responses, and internal advice in plain English
• The ability to run several workstreams at once, with external advisers and internal stakeholders, to deadlines set by regulators
• An interest in financial services, public policy, and improving the financial and regulatory landscape for independent businesses
• Demonstrable experience in public policy, regulatory engagement and advocacy is essential

Nice to have

• Previous experience of licensing or authorisation work with the FCA, the PRA, or an EU national competent authority

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Physical and mental health support through GymPass including free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps
• Extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)
• Office snacks every day
• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London

About the company

Teya is building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe. The company aims to provide simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support to independent businesses.