About the roleYou will be joining an ambitious but small team and report directly to the General Counsel with a broad remit. You’ll work closely with all business functions and be skilled at communicating legal issues to non-lawyers and balancing business and legal perspectives.Given the growth of the organisation and the number of partnerships we are entering, this role will be focused on consumer credit, regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. Ideally, you will have a background in UK financial regulation and be familiar with the FCA Handbook.On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to* Advise on various consumer credit-related regulatory matters.* Keep under review the firm’s customer-facing documentation.* Assist the business in developing new products.* Support the business by updating policies, processes and templates.* Responding to complex queries from the business, suppliers and customers* Assist with litigious matters.* Help to manage the use and cost of external legal counsel.* Work closely with other members of the legal team to provide timely and first-class legal supportHow you’ll impact those objectives* You’re a self-starter who is comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone to drive business growth.* You have strong organisational skills and are able to autonomously lead multiple deliverables in a fast pace environment.* You are excited by new challenges and like understanding laws in new markets and around new financial products.What we’re looking for* You are qualified in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction with the requisite UK experience.* You have approximately 2-4 years post qualification experience.* You have experience in consumer credit, either in private practice, in-house or at the regulator.* You ideally have experience in-house at a corporate or the regulator, or else you will be looking to make a move from private practice to an in-house position.* Preferably with financial services experience.* You enjoy working in a fast-paced and growing business and taking ownership.* You have a mindset that is adaptable and flexible to change.* Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.Interview process* A quick phone call with one of the talent team* Legal Experience Interview* Final Stakeholder Interview* The opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies* Best-in-class compensation, including equity* You can work from home every Monday and Friday if you wish - on the other days we all come together IRL to be together, build and exchange ideas* Our in-house chefs prepare fresh, healthy lunches in the office every Tuesday-Thursday* We care for our Lendies’ well-being both physically and mentally, so we offer coverage when it comes to private health insurance* Were an equal opportunity employer and are keen to make Lendable the most inclusive and open workspace in London
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