Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor | Remote Working | Full Time, Permanent | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | £70,000 – £90,000 DOE + Bonus + Equity Options
Our client provides high-quality legal consultancy, built on strategic thinking, creative solutions, and proven results. With international experience and strong expertise in commercial law, they advise on corporate & finance, disputes, intellectual property, and regulatory matters.
They are seeking a highly skilled and commercially driven Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor to lead legal strategy and delivery on high-volume financial mis-selling claims, with a specific focus on upcoming car finance mis-selling litigation. The role involves managing multi-claimant actions from pre-litigation review through to resolution, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong claimant engagement, and successful litigation outcomes.
Are you the right person for the job?
* Is a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
* Has significant experience in the practice of commercial law, and commercial litigation.
* Has experience with financial mis-selling litigation (e.g. PPI, payday loans, packaged bank accounts, or motor finance)
* Understands consumer finance law and regulatory compliance (SRA and FCA)
* Brings strong drafting, litigation, and leadership skills
* Is vibrant, professional, and comfortable working in a paperless system
What will your role look like?
* Manage the Commercial Law Department
* Lead the development and delivery of a legal framework for car finance mis-selling collective claims, including Hire Purchase (HP) and Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreements
* Oversee and manage large-scale claimant cohorts, ensuring alignment across legal theory, case preparation, and evidential review
* Draft key legal documentation, including Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, witness statements, and instructions to Counsel
* Coordinate closely with claims acquisition, call centre, and screening teams to ensure only viable, compliant claims are progressed
* Work in partnership with regulated solicitor firms and legal counsel to pursue litigation under appropriate mechanisms (e.g., test cases, consolidated actions)
* Interface with funders, ATE insurers, and external Counsel to secure support and resource litigation properly
* Maintain regulatory compliance with SRA and FCA expectations around financial promotions, client onboarding, and claimant communication
* Provide legal oversight on all client materials, DISCLAIMERS, and contracts
* Supervise paralegals, litigation assistants, and case handlers within the mis-selling team
* Identify and assess future mis-selling opportunities (e.g., GAP insurance, warranty products, finance commission models)
What can you expect in return?
* Competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 DOE
* Performance bonus and equity options (where applicable)
* 28 days holiday
* Pension scheme
* Free parking
* Office-based for the first 3 months, with the option for remote working after probation
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