Legal Counsel

To contribute to growth and profitability of the Group through the provision of expert and sound legal advice and assistance, as a trusted advisor to the Group on a wide variety of matters with a particular focus on commercial law within financial services.

The role is very varied with no two days the same. You will be required to manage your time well and be able to lead on and balance several pieces of work simultaneously, prioritising appropriately to ensure tight deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a variety of contractual matters. Negotiations will take place with a variety of parties including suppliers and customers.
• Advising our leadership and business teams on legal and strategic matters in a variety of fields which may include regulatory compliance, financial services, or commercial law, corporate, competition law and intellectual property.
• To participate and lead as required in key project groups for the purposes of informing on relevant legal issues and creating legally compliant outcomes in order to assist the Group in achieving its objectives, for example new product development and other commercial opportunities.
• At all times to work collaboratively with colleagues and key stakeholders to provide an efficient legal service.
• Reporting to the General Counsel and keeping them appraised as to matters being dealt with.
• To actively contribute to and support the development of more junior members of the team including sharing knowledge and providing feedback.
• Keeping up-to-date with legal developments ensuring that any pertinent topics are communicated effectively to internal stakeholders.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
• Delivering training to the wider team and/or business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be a UK-qualified solicitor with demonstrable experience of providing pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of English contract law and be able to draft and negotiate a range of agreements.
• Have proven ability to provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice and support across a broad range of areas of law.
• Have excellent oral and written communication, facilitation skills and the ability to present information in a concise and coherent manner, communicating risk effectively, and in line with business risk appetite.