Leading Global Bank are looking to hire a Vice President Consumer Credit Lawyer within the Secured Regulated Lending team. This role is based in Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham with hybrid working on offer.
Role Profile:
* As a VP Legal Counsel you will support the full range of consumer lending products - point of sale finance products, loans, credit cards and overdrafts for the Bank's brands.
* You will work within a strong but friendly team of experienced lawyers.
* Your work will also cover new product development and strategic partnerships.
* This team sits within Barclays UK Legal and is responsible for legal advice and legal risk management for consumer credit lending for the bank.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified lawyer/solicitor with experience gained in either private practice or in-house in a finance legal team.
* Experience advising senior business stakeholders on consumer credit law - CONC and the Consumer Credit Act - and other relevant laws and guidance such as the Consumer Rights Act, the Payment Services Regulations and the FCA Handbook including the Consumer Duty.
* Be self-motivated and committed to learning and development.
* Keen to keep yourself updated ahead of changes to laws and FCA guidance and able to advise the business on future change.
* Have strong technical skills and a good understanding of the heavily regulated environment in which BUK operates, taking a proactive approach to legal and regulatory risk management.
On Offer:
* On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pension and discounted financial products.
To Apply:
For a confidential discussion, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:
David Thomson- Director
Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164
Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260
Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044
London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482
Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360