Overview
Our client is a fast-growing financial services group and they are now looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to work closely with the General Counsel, supporting the business across a broad range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded in-house lawyer who enjoys variety, collaboration and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across a regulated financial services environment.
What you’ll do
As Legal Counsel, your role will be wide-ranging and hands-on, covering general in-house legal support across the group. You will be trusted to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice while developing your exposure and responsibility over time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Advising on FCA obligations and regulatory guidance relevant to the group
* Supporting regulatory change projects such as Consumer Duty, SMCR and product governance
* Working closely with Compliance on regulatory queries, documentation and oversight
* Drafting and reviewing customer-facing terms and conditions, website content and complaint-related matters
Commercial Contracting
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology, SaaS and supplier agreements
* Reviewing and negotiating financial services agreements, including platform, adviser, distribution and fund-related arrangements
* Providing timely, practical and commercial legal advice to business teams
* Maintaining and improving templates, playbooks and internal precedents
Governance & Legal Operations
* Supporting board and committee processes, filings and corporate records
* Assisting with company secretarial administration and Companies House submissions
* Contributing to legal operations improvements, legal tech initiatives and contract lifecycle management
* Delivering internal training and legal awareness sessions
* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (4+ years’ PQE)
* In-house experience within a regulated financial services environment
* Strong commercial contracting experience
* Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style
* Well-organised, proactive and keen to take on increasing responsibility
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