Our client is a well-established financial services organisation that provides a range of consumer and commercial finance solutions and operates within a regulated environment. The organisation is part of a large international group and works closely with multiple business units across its operations.
The company is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal function, operating within a shared services model and supporting a broad range of business activities.
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. The role involves working closely with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor, and supporting the organisation in achieving its commercial objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Financial services regulation
- Consumer dispute resolution
- Competition law
- Data protection and privacy
- Anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance
- Commercial contracts
- Employment law matters
The role requires a solution-focused approach and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Advise on financial regulation, consumer credit, anti-money laundering and associated regulatory requirements.
- Act as a primary legal contact for commercial contract matters, including drafting, negotiation and ongoing contract management, working alongside procurement teams.
- Manage customer claims and related legal matters.
- Supervise and support trainee solicitors where applicable.
- Monitor regulatory developments and conduct impact assessments to ensure business readiness for upcoming changes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the legal function.
- Manage and coordinate employment-related legal matters.
- Instruct and manage external legal advisors.
Key Requirements
- Qualified Lawyer (Ireland or UK) wit h 3+ years' banking experience.
- Previous in-house experience desireable
- Experience in financial services regulation essential, including consumer credit and AML/CTF frameworks.
- Working knowledge of data protection and privacy legislation.
- Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and commercially.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities, with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently where required.
