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

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in the UK automotive finance sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 3-month interim role. This position offers remote flexibility and requires a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in consumer credit law and motor finance. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing legal risk, and supporting compliance. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team and make an immediate impact.

Benefits

Fully remote setup with optional travel

Immediate start for a high-impact project

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in legal counsel roles.
• Experience in financial services or automotive sectors preferred.
• Able to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on consumer credit and motor finance.
• Support on legal aspects of new products and commercial strategy.
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal to ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of consumer credit law

Knowledge of motor finance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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

Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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

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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

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom