An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel to join the dynamic in-house legal team of a leading consumer finance business.

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational legal support across a wide range of commercial and corporate matters, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

Working alongside the General Counsel, you will play a key role in delivering expert legal advice, supporting business objectives, and helping foster a strong culture of legal awareness, governance, and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment.

The Role

As Legal Counsel, you will support all aspects of the Group’s business, providing legal guidance across areas including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, M&A, corporate governance, property, employment, and data privacy.

You will also lead and mentor a team of two Paralegals, supporting their professional development while ensuring the delivery of a high-quality legal service to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of matters including commercial, corporate, consumer, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders to ensure legal solutions support commercial objectives.
• Manage and advise on disputes and litigation and coordinating with external law firms where required.
• Provide legal support to the Human Resources team on employee relations and employment-related matters.
• Support the business in maintaining regulatory compliance, particularly in relation to FCA requirements and GDPR.
• Keep the Head of Legal informed of significant legal matters, including contracts, litigation, and employment issues.
• Support the UK business and wider Group with company secretarial, governance, and corporate restructuring projects.
• Deliver training sessions and guidance to internal stakeholders on key legal topics where required.

Skills and Experience

• UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience gained in commercial in-house legal team
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience within the consumer lending sector is desirable but not essential