Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Services

Arbuthnot Yon; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + attractive package, including bonus

City centre location

Collaborative, supportive team culture

High-quality, complex work

Strategic input at leadership level

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead a talented team focusing on regulatory and consumer credit matters. This role provides an excellent opportunity for leadership, strategic influence, and a clear path for long-term career progression. Candidates should have over 6 years of post-qualification experience and strong regulatory knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, an attractive package, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE in financial services regulation or consumer credit.
• Leadership experience is highly desirable.
• In-house or private practice backgrounds welcome.
• Experience dealing with the FCA is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team focused on regulatory and consumer credit matters.
• Provide strategic input at the leadership level.
• Manage high-quality, complex work in a corporate legal function.

Skills

Financial services regulation

Consumer credit

Leadership or mentoring

Experience with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Financial Services

We’re working with a household name in the financial services sector to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to lead a talented team focused on regulatory and consumer credit matters.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at the heart of a respected, well‑established business – offering excellent quality of work, influence at senior level, and a clear path for long‑term progression.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive base salary + attractive package, including bonus
• City centre location – easily accessible from public transport
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• High‑quality, complex work in a well‑resourced corporate legal function
• Real strategic input at the leadership level

What we’re looking for:

• 6+ PQE, strong experience in financial services regulation and/or consumer credit
• Leadership or mentoring experience is highly desirable
• In‑house or private practice backgrounds welcome
• Experience dealing with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a plus – but not essential

Apply via LinkedIn or for more info please contact:
Victoria Moore: [e-mail]  07971666134

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom