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

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Job summary

A leading player in the UK automotive finance sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 3-month interim role. This position offers immediate start, remote flexibility, and the chance to work within a high-performing legal team on key consumer credit and motor finance projects.

Benefits

Fully remote setup
Immediate start opportunity
Work with a well-regarded legal team

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' PQE required.
  • Strong knowledge of consumer credit law and motor finance essential.
  • Experience in-house within financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on consumer credit and motor finance matters.
  • Support legal aspects of new products and regulatory obligations.
  • Collaborate with teams to manage legal risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial awareness
Stakeholder engagement
Legal risk management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

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

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

09.06.2025

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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
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