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

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the UK's automotive finance sector seeks a Senior Legal Counsel for a 3-month interim role. This opportunity offers remote flexibility and the chance to contribute to a high-performing legal team. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with at least 5 years of experience in consumer credit law and motor finance, ready for an immediate start.

Benefits

Fully remote setup

Option for travel to offices

Immediate start for interim project

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE required.
• Experience in financial services or automotive sectors preferred.
• Ability to provide clear legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on consumer credit and motor finance matters.
• Support legal aspects of new products and regulatory obligations.
• Advise senior management and manage legal risk.

Skills

Knowledge of consumer credit law

Knowledge of motor finance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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