Unique in-house role for a Dispute Resolution/ Commercial litigation lawyer to join an innovative financial services company- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available.
Role Profile:
In this role, you will be part of a highly successful in-house legal team, working directly with the Head of Dispute Resolution: The role will include:
* Providing pragmatic legal advice on any dispute/potential dispute and related issues escalated to the legal team.
* Working closely with business stakeholders to understand the background to issues, directing investigations as required and providing clear recommendations for resolution.
* Where required, legal drafting and working with client legal teams.
* Where required, instructing and managing external legal advisors, building strong working relationships and managing outsourcing budgets.
* Providing legal input where required on any complaints or potential complaints going through pension scheme Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures and/or involving the Pensions Ombudsman and/or Financial Ombudsman Service.
* Providing legal advice on any data breaches- working with the Data Protection Officer, other members of the legal team and Data Breach Response Team as required.
* Providing responses relevant to dispute resolution to client due diligence queries and tenders.
* Liaising and confidently presenting to internal governance groups as required to seek consent on matters and to highlight themes and trends, provide advice, recommend resolution and build consensus.
* Liaising with brokers, insurers, including supporting insurance renewals and providing notifications, updates and reports.
* Liaising with the Finance department and assisting with monthly finance meetings (where required) and annual audit work.
* Keeping abreast of legal developments (e.g. in relation to legal privilege, Pensions Ombudsman or Financial Ombudsman guidance) and recommend and implement change to reflect such developments.
* Drafting best practice notes on topical issues for use across the firm, developing and maintaining processes, policies, guidance, and templates and assisting with training.
Candidate Requirements:
* Fully qualified Lawyer in Scotland and/of England & Wales.
* Experience in dispute resolution and ideally in pensions in an FCA regulated environment or financial services or professional services firm.
* Exposure to the pensions or wider financial services industry.
* Experience of the Pensions Ombudsman/Financial Ombudsman Service.
* Experience/knowledge of actuarial professional standards.
* Experience/knowledge of FCA rules and requirements.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
* A Flexible, adaptable and confident approach.
* Experience constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels of the business.
On Offer:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work /life balance and career progression.
To Apply:
For a confidential discussion about this position, 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
London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482
Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360
Email: david@thomsonlrc.com