Senior Legal Counsel – Motor Finance & Consumer Credit (Interim – 3 Months | 5+ PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique du secteur du financement automobile recherche un Senior Legal Counsel pour un projet intérimaire de 3 mois. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins 5 ans d'expérience et être capable de fournir des conseils juridiques avisés sur des questions de financement et de réglementation tout en jouant un rôle clé au sein d'une équipe juridique performante. La position est entièrement à distance, avec une possibilité de déplacements occasionnels.

Benefits

Configuration entièrement à distance

Début immédiat

Qualifications

• Expérience requise de 5+ ans en tant que solicitor.
• Expérience précédente en services financiers ou secteur automobile préférée.
• Capacité à communiquer avec confiance et clarté.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils juridiques sur le crédit à la consommation et les questions de financement automobile.
• Collaborer avec le responsable juridique pour gérer les risques juridiques.
• Contribuer à des améliorations opérationnelles dans un environnement dynamique.

Skills

Connaissance du droit de la consommation

Connaissance du financement automobile

Communication

Engagement des parties prenantes

Education

Solicitor qualifié (Angleterre & Pays de Galles)

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Senior Legal Counsel – Motor Finance & Consumer Credit (Interim – 3 Months | 5+ PQE), chester

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Client

We are working with a leading player in the UK’s automotive finance sector who are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join on a 3-month interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to support a high-performing legal team with a strong focus on motor finance and consumer credit. The role is available immediately and offers remote flexibility, with occasional travel to offices in South West England.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of consumer credit and motor finance matters
• Support on legal aspects of new products, commercial strategy, and regulatory obligations
• Advise internal stakeholders, including senior management, with clear and pragmatic legal guidance
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal and wider teams to manage legal risk and ensure compliance
• Contribute to operational and process improvements within a fast-paced business environment

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong knowledge of consumer credit law and motor finance (essential)
• Previous experience working in-house within financial services or automotive sectors preferred
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness
• Able to hit the ground running – ideally immediately available or on a short notice period

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote setup, with optional travel to offices
• Immediate start for a high-impact interim project
• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded legal team in a growing finance business