Legal Counsel

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK seeks a Legal Counsel to advise on complex regulatory law issues within the financial services sector. The role involves drafting legislation, supporting enforcement cases, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with strong drafting and negotiation skills, preferably with experience in financial services. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence industry outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate in the UK, Commonwealth, or another common law jurisdiction.
• Experience in financial services or regulatory environments would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advising on statutory requirements and drafting correspondence.
• Supporting disclosure and privilege reviews.
• Drafting and amending legislation, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Providing training to staff.
• Assisting with litigation and court proceedings.
• Liaising with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Representing the organisation at industry meetings.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to balance regulatory demands

Education

Qualified lawyer holding a current practising certificate

Job description

This Legal Counsel role offers the chance to work at the forefront of regulatory law, advising on complex issues that shape the financial services sector. From drafting legislation and policies to supporting enforcement cases and litigation, it's a position that combines technical expertise with real impact, giving you the opportunity to influence outcomes across the industry.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Advising on statutory requirements, drafting correspondence, and reviewing agreements.
• Supporting disclosure, privilege reviews, and supervisory problem cases.
• Drafting and amending legislation, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Providing training to staff and supporting internal project boards.
• Assisting with litigation and court proceedings, including drafting and reporting.
• Liaising with regulators, licensees, and external stakeholders.
• Representing the organisation at industry meetings and events.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer holding a current practising certificate in the UK, Commonwealth, or another common law jurisdiction. They will demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to balance regulatory demands with pragmatic decision-making. Experience in financial services or regulatory environments would be an advantage.

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