In-House Litigation Counsel – Hybrid (Finance)

Yorkshire Pie Company; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension 15%

30 days holiday

Healthcare

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

The client is a financial services organisation in Sheffield seeking a Litigation Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will advise on disputes, litigation, regulatory challenges and governance matters while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.

The role offers a varied in-house workload with exposure to strategic decision making and a flexible hybrid working pattern. Salary up to £60,000 with bonus, 15% pension, 30 days holiday and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise law in the UK.
• Strong litigation, disputes or regulatory experience.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders directly in business or in-house settings.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation, disputes and regulatory challenges affecting the organisation.
• Support governance, escalation and risk management processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice to senior management, product teams, risk, compliance and procurement functions.
• Oversee external legal advisers to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
• Support Freedom of Information matters, legal knowledge development and horizon scanning initiatives.

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Advising senior stakeholders

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

The client is a financial services organisation in Sheffield seeking a Litigation Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will advise on disputes, litigation, regulatory challenges and governance matters while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.

The role offers a varied in-house workload with exposure to strategic decision making and a flexible hybrid working pattern. Salary up to £60,000 with bonus, 15% pension, 30 days holiday and healthcare.