An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel to join the dynamic in-house legal team of a leading consumer finance business.
In this role, you will provide strategic and operational legal support across a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
Working alongside the General Counsel, you will play a key role in delivering expert legal advice, supporting business objectives, and helping foster a strong culture of legal awareness, governance, and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment.
The Role
As Legal Counsel, you will support all aspects of the Group’s business, providing legal guidance across areas including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, M&A, corporate governance, property, employment, and data privacy.
You will also lead and mentor a team of two Paralegals, supporting their professional development while ensuring the delivery of a high-quality legal service to the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of matters including commercial, corporate, consumer, intellectual property, and employment law.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders to ensure legal solutions support commercial objectives.
* Manage and advise on disputes and litigation and coordinating with external law firms where required.
* Provide legal support to the Human Resources team on employee relations and employment-related matters.
* Support the business in maintaining regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to FCA requirements and GDPR.
* Keep the Head of Legal informed of significant legal matters, including contracts, litigation, and employment issues.
* Support the UK business and wider Group with company secretarial, governance, and corporate restructuring projects.
* Deliver training sessions and guidance to internal stakeholders on key legal topics where required.
Skills and Experience
* UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
* Experience gained in commercial in-house legal team
* Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and influencing skills.
* Strong organisational and leadership abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
* Experience within the consumer lending sector is desirable but not essential
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