Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract)

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national financial services company seeks a Financial Services Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position is hybrid, with responsibilities including advising on consumer banking products and managing legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have proven retail banking legal experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and attractive pension.

Private medical insurance.

Performance-related bonus.

Qualifications

• Retail banking legal experience, in-house or private practice is essential.
• Experience with consumer credit and FCA’s Consumer Duty is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in consumer bank lending and savings products.
• Oversee product terms, conditions, and documentation.
• Respond to operational, complaint, and process queries.

Skills

Pragmatic legal advice delivery

Risk-based legal advice

Relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate in the UK

Job description

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Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract), Dunfermline

Client: Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

Location:

Dunfermline

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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 colleagues. As Legal Counsel, you will specialize in consumer bank lending and savings products. Your responsibilities include:

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

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate in the UK (overseas certificates may be considered).
• Retail banking legal experience, in-house or private practice.
• Pragmatic, risk-based legal advice delivery track record.
• Strong relationship management skills (internal and external stakeholders).
• Experience with consumer credit and CONC is advantageous, including understanding of FCA’s Consumer Duty. Experience in non-lending consumer banking products is a plus but not essential.

On Offer:

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

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