Legal Specialist

Saxtons; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxtons in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced complaints and regulatory specialist to join our legal support team. You will handle escalated customer disputes, support regulatory compliance, and assist with consumer rights matters, small claims preparation, and FCA-related duties.

This is not an entry-level role. Ideal candidates will bring practical experience with consumer protection legislation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex cases with professionalism and

Qualifications

• Experience handling escalated complaints and disputes.
• Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
• Understanding of Sale of Goods legislation.
• Familiarity with FCA requirements and Consumer Duty.
• Experience in legal, regulatory or paralegal roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for escalated customer concerns.
• Manage cases from escalation to final resolution.
• Investigate disputes by reviewing documentation and evidence.
• Support issues to prevent escalation into disputes or regulatory action.
• Record and handle complaints per procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Assist with regulatory and consumer rights matters.
• Prepare documentation, evidence packs and correspondence.
• Distribute formal complaint responses and legal notices.
• Maintain confidential records of legal documents and investigations.
• Ensure FCA compliance and consumer protection compliance.

Skills

Motor trade

Complaint handling

Dispute resolution

Regulatory compliance

Consumer rights act

FCA regulations

Legal support

Job description

Step into a rewarding career with Saxtons, recognised as one of the Best Places to Work! As Europe’s largest 4x4 dealer, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant and supportive work environment where your skills can shine. This isn’t just a job; it’s your pathway to a fulfilling career where you can truly thrive!

Role Overview

Play key role in protecting and enhancing Saxtons’ reputation for exceptional customer service while ensuring the business operates in line with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. This person needs to have a good foundation of dealing with escalated SQ and CRA complaints. This role combines customer resolution with paralegal-level and legal support. The successful candidate will act as point of contact for complex customer matters, including disputes, regulatory complaints and small claims cases. The role requires a commercially aware, solutions-focused and highly organised individual who can confidently manage complex situations, communicate professionally with customers and stakeholders, and ensure issues are handled efficiently and fairly. Experienced motor trade complaints professional required. This is not an entry-level legal or graduate position. Applicants must have practical experience handling escalated customer complaints and disputes, with a working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, Sale of Goods legislation, FCA requirements and Consumer Duty..

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for escalated customer concerns and complex aftersales matters
• Manage cases from initial escalation through to final resolution, ensuring fair, professional and timely outcomes
• Investigate disputes by reviewing documentation, gathering evidence and liaising with customers and internal departments
• Support the business in resolving issues before they escalateth into formal disputes, regulatory complaints or legal action
• Ensure complaints are recorded, acknowledged and handled in line with company procedures and regulatory expectations
• Work alongside the customer service team to manage and resolve high-level or sensitive customer cases
• Provide support on legal and regulatory matters relating to consumer rights, finance agreements and compliance obligations
• Assist with disputes, preparing documentation, evidence packs and correspondence
• Prepare and distribute formal correspondence including complaint responses, legal notices and regulatory responses
• Maintain organised and confidential records of legal documentation, investigations and complaint files
• Support the business in ensuring compliance with relevant FCA regulations and consumer protection legislation

Person Specification

• Experience handling customer complaints, disputes or case management
• Experience working in a legal, regulatory, compliance or paralegal role
• Familiarity with small claims processes or dispute resolution
• Understanding of consumer protection legislation
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance requirements
• Awareness of regulatory obligations within vehicle sales and finance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
• Professional, calm and confident approach

Required Skills

• Experienced motor trade complaints professional
• Practical experience handling escalated customer complaints and disputes
• Working knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015
• Working knowledge of Sale of Goods legislation
• Working knowledge of FCA requirements
• Working knowledge of Consumer Duty
• Experience handling customer complaints, disputes or case management
• Experience working in a legal, regulatory, compliance or paralegal role
• Familiarity with small claims processes or dispute resolution
• Understanding of consumer protection legislation
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance requirements
• Awareness of regulatory obligations within vehicle sales and finance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
• Professional, calm and confident approach

Pay range and compensation package

Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year, depending on experience