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

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the UK’s automotive finance sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 3-month interim role. This position offers remote flexibility while requiring immediate availability. The role involves providing legal advice on consumer credit and motor finance, supporting new products, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance. Experienced lawyers with a strong knowledge of relevant laws are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Fully remote setup

Immediate start

High-impact interim project

Opportunity with a well-regarded legal team

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience in consumer credit and motor finance law.
• In-house legal experience preferred in financial services or automotive.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on consumer credit and motor finance matters.
• Support legal aspects of new products and commercial strategy.
• Collaborate to manage legal risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

Consumer credit law

Motor finance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

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Senior Legal Counsel – Motor Finance & Consumer Credit (Interim – 3 Months | 5+ PQE), newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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