POSITION:Legal Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Legal and Compliance
RESPONSIBLE TO:Group General Counsel
LOCATION: Bristol or Edinburgh. Hybrid and flexible work options available.
OVERVIEW:
We are looking for someone to come and join our Legal and Compliance team, which works closely with the business and provides advice and assistance on a range of matters. Whilst this role will be focused on advising on operational aspects of the business lending activities, it will also include working on matters relating to commercial law, data protection, property and litigation. It is a highly visible role within the business and you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of different business stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Populating and amending standard lending documents to reflect client circumstances.
2. Working with the Group General Counsel and Legal Counsel on other commercial matters as needed and assisting with maintaining product templates.
3. Assisting with litigation when needed.
4. Liaising with external professional advisers (including legal and insolvency practitioners).
5. Working on projects as needed in connection with the wider business and the L...