Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

BCL Legal In-House; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand is seeking an In-House Litigation Lawyer for a 2-year FTC to manage complex disputes and complaints. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with over 3 years of experience in financial services litigation, demonstrating excellent stakeholder management and dispute resolution skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £65 - 75k plus bonus.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Enhanced pension

Flexible benefits and wellbeing support

Access to company car schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution within financial services.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Experience with FCA rules and engagement with the FOS.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse caseload including consumer finance disputes and debt recovery.
• Handle Financial Ombudsman complaints and work with regulators.
• Support litigation strategy and advise senior stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Consumer finance knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor (3+ PQE)

Job description

Overview

In-House Litigation Lawyer (2-year FTC) | Milton Keynes/Hybrid | £65 - 75k + bonus

A premium brand in the automotive sector is looking for an In-House Litigation Lawyer to join their established legal team. This is a high-profile opportunity to work on complex disputes and complaints within the financial services business, supporting the Head of Legal and wider leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload, including consumer finance disputes, debt recovery, and customer satisfaction claims.
• Handle Financial Ombudsman complaints, working closely with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Support litigation strategy, draft legal reports, and advise senior stakeholders on risk and resolution.
• Help develop processes to improve outcomes for customers and the business.

About you

• Qualified solicitor (3+ PQE) or equivalent
• Strong experience in litigation and dispute resolution within financial services
• Knowledge of FCA rules and experience engaging with the FOS
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, pragmatic approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

What2;s on offer

• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension
• Flexible benefits and wellbeing support
• Access to company car schemes

This is an exciting and varied role within a premium brand, offering varied work and the ability to partner with stakeholders.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or call for a confidential chat to discuss the role further.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.