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Deputy/Assistant General Counsel, Birmingham
Client: Snap Finance
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: a7b4ef2d2329
Job Views: 5
Posted: 19.08.2025
Expiry Date: 03.10.2025
Job Description:
Position Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced and business-minded lawyer to join our legal team. This individual will be instrumental in driving legal strategy across the organization while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership and business unit leaders. The ideal candidate is a strong generalist with expertise in consumer finance, legal acumen, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams through complex legal and business decisions.
How you’ll make an impact:
* Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization. Offer practical legal solutions that align with the company’s goals in a fast-paced, consumer financial environment.
* HR & Employment Law Support: Advise on employment-related matters including performance management, workplace investigations, terminations, internal policy development, and compliance with federal and state labor laws. Act as a legal partner to the HR team in day-to-day and strategic matters.
* Vendor & Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, focusing on vendor agreements, technology contracts, and service arrangements. Assist with the development of templates, negotiation standards, and best practices for contract efficiency and risk mitigation.
* Consumer Privacy: Knowledge of domestic (federal and state) and international consumer privacy protections including, but not limited to, GLBA and GDPR. Ensuring the company’s compliance with various privacy laws and regulations. Providing legal guidance on privacy-related matters to functional teams such as product development, marketing, and information security. Supporting teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating privacy risks related to products, services, and data processing activities.
* Intellectual Property: Inventory, manage, register, and monitor the company’s intellectual property including trademarks and service marks.
* Cross-Functional Legal Support: Collaborate with teams across Operations, Finance, Product, and Compliance to identify and address legal risks, support transactions, and ensure adherence to laws and policies.
* Regulatory Experience: Support project-based legal work, regulatory interpretations, or external communications. Help the company stay current with evolving laws and industry regulations. Review and update policies to ensure compliance with consumer financial protection laws and regulations.
What you’ll need to succeed:
* Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience post-law school, preferably with 2–3 years of in-house legal counsel experience or equivalent.
* Experience in consumer financial services or similar regulated industry (non-banking).
* Experience working across HR and legal domains supporting HR functions.
* Strong understanding of vendor management and contract negotiation best practices.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and boards.
* Knowledge of HTML and IronClad is a plus.
* Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional legal projects.
Why Join Us:
Generous paid time off
401K with company match (US)
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Access to mental health and wellness resources
Company-paid volunteer time
Legal coverage and other benefits
A culture that values diversity and growth opportunities
More:
We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. For more information, visit our website. California residents should review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice.
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