Job Description
Our client is looking to add a Legal Counsel to their growing in house legal functions. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support and advice within the asset finance sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.
Client Details
Our client is a growing asset finance business, they are a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, known for its structured operations and commitment to excellence, offering a professional environment for its employees.
Description
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts within the leasing and asset finance industry.
* Act as a trusted adviser to the Sales team, supporting negotiations with customers from SMEs to global multinationals.
* Draft and maintain standard form agreements, templates, and precedent libraries.
* Support the development of new financial products, including commercial leasing solutions and consumer finance agreements
* Ensure documentation aligns with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and commercial risk appetite.
* Conduct legal research and horizon scanning to ensure advice remains current.
* Provide advice on Consumer Credit, GDPR/Data Protection, Consumer Duty, AML, and related regulatory matters
* Monitor legal developments and update business stakeholders.
* Manage and oversee external legal advisers and control costs.
* Support legal input into strategic projects and operational initiatives.
Profile
A successful Legal Counsel should have:
* UK/IRE Qualified solicitor with 2- 6 PQE.
* Experience within an asset finance provider (direct and vendor channels).
* Understanding of securitisation, selldowns, and receivables financing.
* Knowledge of the asset finance regulatory landscape, including CCA.
* Experience improving legal processes and workflows.
* Ability to deliver training to business teams.
* Working knowledge of company law and governance.
Job Offer
* A competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £85,000 per annum DOE.
* Personal and company performance annual bonus (discretionary)
* Hybrid office attendance 3 days in the office
* Range of benefits
* Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
* Potential for career growth and development within the legal department.