Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national financial services company seeks a Retail Banking Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role, hybrid based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, involves providing legal advice on consumer banking products and managing legal risks while working closely with internal stakeholders. The firm offers a competitive salary and attractive pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Highly attractive pension

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in a UK jurisdiction; overseas qualifications may be considered.
• Experience with consumer bank lending and savings products.
• Familiarity with FCA's Consumer Duty is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in consumer bank lending and savings products.
• Identify and manage legal risks while providing targeted legal advice.
• Respond to operational, complaint, and process queries.

Skills

Retail banking legal experience

Track record of delivering pragmatic legal advice

Strong relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate

Job description

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Client:

Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Leading national financial services company based in Edinburgh is looking to hire an additional Retail Banking Lawyer to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is hybrid and can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with weekly attendance in the office required (2-3 days a week).

Role Profile:

The Legal Team oversees all aspects of the business and acts as strategic advisors to business colleagues. In the role of Legal Counsel, you will specialize in consumer bank lending and savings products. You will identify and manage legal risks while providing targeted, commercially-focused legal advice on matters including:

• Product terms and conditions and associated documentation.
• Customer journeys and communications.
• Responding to operational, complaint, and process queries as they arise.
• Managing outsourced legal advice.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate in a UK jurisdiction (practising certificates in relevant overseas jurisdictions may be considered).
• Retail banking legal experience, either in-house or in private practice.
• Track record of delivering pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.
• Experience in strong relationship management (both internal and external stakeholders).
• Experience in consumer credit and CONC is advantageous, including understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Duty. Experience in non-lending consumer banking products is welcome but not essential.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and highly attractive pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Performance-related bonus.

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