Interim Consumer Credit & Retail Finance Lawyer

Jameson Legal.; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Consumer Credit & Retail Finance Lawyer for an interim position with a global payments and credit business. This role requires over 5 years of PQE and solid knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks. The assignment starts in September 2025 and is intended to last for approximately 3-4 months, with a hybrid working pattern in Central London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in consumer credit and retail finance law.
• Solid knowledge of UK regulatory regimes.
• Experience from a top law firm or in-house financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK Products Legal Team with consumer credit issues.
• Advise on regulatory considerations around running account credit.
• Handle third-party supplier arrangements connected to retail finance.

Skills

Consumer credit law expertise

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

We are working with a leading ALSP to offer an exciting interim assignment with a global payments and credit business. The role is ideally suited to an experienced Consumer Credit & Retail Finance Lawyer seeking a short-term opportunity to contribute to a high-profile in-house team.

You will be supporting the UK Products Legal Team with an increased workload, advising on a wide range of matters including:

• Consumer credit issues relating to credit card products and services.
• Third-party supplier arrangements connected to retail finance.
• Regulatory considerations around running account credit, including application of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and other relevant UK/global payment regimes.

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with:

• 5+ years' PQE in consumer credit and retail finance law.
• Solid knowledge of UK regulatory regimes (and awareness of global frameworks).
• Experience from a top law firm and/or in-house financial services environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to commit to a short-term assignment starting September 2025.

Contract Details:

• Start Date: September 2025 (ASAP)
• Duration: Until December 2025 (approx. 3-4 months)
• Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (2 days per week in London office)
• Location: Central London
• IR35: Inside

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Solomon Cairns.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.