Legal Counsel - Consumer Lending

QED Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including advising on legal matters related to property, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. The role supports flexible working arrangements and requires candidates with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. Opportunities for progression and development are available.

Qualifications

• Background in mortgage, consumer lending, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Advising on property, commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, and employment issues.

Responsibilities

• Advising the business on various legal matters.
• Exhibiting excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applying a commercial and business-oriented approach.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services company seeking a Legal Counsel to join their highly regarded in-house legal team.

This is a broad and varied in-house position that offers opportunities for progression and development.

Based in London, the company offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Having a background in mortgage, consumer lending, and/or regulatory compliance.
2. Advising the business on legal matters such as property, commercial contracts, data protection, corporate, and employment issues.
3. Possessing post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
4. Exhibiting excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Applying a commercial and business-oriented approach to legal work.

Candidates with at least 2 years PQE are typically suitable; however, applications from candidates with relevant experience outside this range are also welcome.

For more information, please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal.

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