Legal Counsel

BCL Legal; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning financial services organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a seasoned Legal Director, gaining invaluable experience in managing in-house legal functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance and commercial law, and participating in key projects. This dynamic environment allows for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact within the organization. If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in commercial contracts, either in-house or in private practice.
• Desirable experience in fintech or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contractual matters.
• Advising on legal and strategic matters across multiple fields.

Skills

UK-qualified solicitor

commercial contracts

oral and written communication

facilitation skills

relationship building

regulatory compliance

financial services

litigation

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

I'm working with an award-winning financial services organisation offering flexible alternatives to traditional banking. This is a business in growth mode who are now looking to recruit a Legal Counsel to work alongside the Legal Director. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from a very experienced, senior lawyer while acquiring the skills required to lead an in-house legal function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contractual matters;
2. Advising the leadership and business teams on legal and strategic matters in a variety of fields, which may include regulatory compliance, financial services, commercial law, corporate, competition law, intellectual property, and occasionally, litigation;
3. Participating and leading as required in key project groups, for example, new product development and other commercial opportunities;
4. Keeping up-to-date with legal developments, ensuring that any pertinent topics are communicated effectively to internal stakeholders;
5. Reviewing and updating policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience:

1. Be a UK-qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in commercial contracts;
2. Experience can be gained in-house or in private practice;
3. Experience in fintech or financial services is desirable;
4. Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation skills, and the ability to present information in a concise and coherent manner, communicating risk effectively, and in line with business risk appetite;
5. Ability to work confidently with limited supervision and a good understanding of the regulated environment in which the Group operates;
6. Ability to exert influence and build strong relationships across different business functions.

This is a really interesting business in a period of scale-up, creating an opportunity for the successful lawyer to progress and cement themselves with the senior team.