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

JR United Kingdom; Newport; 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 position in Newport. This role provides a unique opportunity to support a high-performing legal team while dealing with key legal matters in motor finance and consumer credit. Candidates should possess strong experience in these areas and be available for immediate start, either fully remotely or with occasional office travel.

Benefits

Fully remote setup

Immediate start opportunity

Opportunity to work with a well-regarded legal team

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in relevant areas.
• Strong knowledge of consumer credit law and motor finance.
• Previous in-house experience in financial services or automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

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

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), newport

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

newport, 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