Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading national financial services company is seeking a Financial Services Lawyer on a 12-month hybrid contract. Key responsibilities include managing legal aspects related to consumer banking and retail products, requiring a qualified solicitor experienced in banking law. The role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, promoting a professional environment focused on legal advisory.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor; experience in retail banking law essential.
• Experience in consumer credit and the FCA’s Consumer Duty is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Review product terms and related documentation.
• Handle customer journey and communications.
• Respond to operational and complaint queries.
• Manage outsourced legal advice.

Skills

Relationship Management

Legal Advice

Risk Assessment

Education

Solicitor with valid practising certificate

Job description

Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract), Livingston

Client: Thomson Legal Recruitment Company

Location: Livingston, United Kingdom

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 and conditions and related 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).
• Experience in retail banking law, in-house or private practice.
• Proven ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.
• Strong relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in consumer credit and CONC, understanding of FCA’s Consumer Duty, is advantageous. Experience in non-lending consumer banking products is a plus but not essential.

What We Offer:

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

How to Apply:

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