Senior Lawyer – Consumer Finance & Transport (CFT) Legal Team (12-month FTC)

Lloyds Bank plc; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution is seeking a Senior Lawyer for a 12-month FTC in Chester. You will provide legal advice on consumer finance and transport, draft contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with experience in consumer credit law and strong communication skills. The role offers flexible working options including hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bonus

Share schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience is required.
• Experience in drafting commercial contracts and advising on data protection issues is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on consumer finance and transport products.
• Draft and negotiate contracts while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage legal risks and train colleagues.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in the UK

Knowledge of consumer credit law

Excellent relationship management

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Job description

Senior Lawyer – Consumer Finance & Transport (CFT) Legal Team (12-month FTC)

Locations: Chester, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Halifax

Application deadline: August 11, 2025

Salary Range: £111,809 - £131,540

We support flexible working options, including hybrid work, job share, and reduced hours.

About the role

As a Senior Lawyer in the CFT Legal Team, you will provide legal advice on consumer finance and transport products, supporting divisions like Black Horse, Lex Autolease, and Tusker. Your responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on data protection, and supporting product development and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with senior management, external legal firms, and regulatory bodies such as the FCA and PRA. The role involves managing legal risks, training colleagues, and participating in legal projects.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in the UK with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of consumer credit law, FCA regulations, and asset finance.
• Experience in drafting commercial contracts and advising on data protection issues.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple demands.

About us

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment with benefits like a pension scheme, bonus, share schemes, generous holiday entitlement, and wellbeing initiatives.

If you're interested, we would love to hear from you!