Contentious Legal Counsel - Financial Services

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled litigation and regulatory lawyer to join a dynamic and ever-growing bank in London. This role offers the chance to manage contentious regulatory matters, handle insurance and consumer claims, and work closely with senior stakeholders. The position is hybrid, allowing for a flexible work arrangement with three days in the London office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in England & Wales or Commonwealth, with essential in-house experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a permanent position in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ PQE in England & Wales or Commonwealth.
• In-house experience is essential, including secondments.

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious regulatory matters across the bank.
• Handle various claims including insurance and consumer claims.

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory Matters

Insurance Claims

Consumer Claims

Indemnity Claims

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE)

Job description

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Contentious Legal Counsel - Financial Services, London

Client:

LAW Absolute

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a litigation and regulatory lawyer with a background in financial services to join an ever-growing Bank, on a permanent basis.

Hybrid, 3 days in the London Office.

The role:

• Managing contentious regulatory matters across the bank
• Handling insurance claims, consumer claims and indemnity claims
• Inbound and outbound litigation
• Working closely with senior stakeholders
• Minimum 3 years’ PQE England & Wales or Commonwealth (if Commonwealth, must have at least 2 years’ experience working as a lawyer in the UK)
• In-house experience essential (secondments included)
• Background in litigious regulatory matters and insurance claims

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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