​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​J3099 - Our client is seeking an In-House Lawyer to work as part of a small team, assisting the Head of Legal. You will have responsibility for legal risk management; lead role on transaction and contract management; dispute resolution; delivering legal awareness training; robust legal file governance; providing general legal and regulatory advice to Senior Management and other staff; and escalation of issues to Head of Legal and Senior Management. You must be must be a qualified solicitor, evidenced with a current Solicitor’s practicing certificate or equivalent, ideally with experience and knowledge of asset leasing or commercial and contract law with a law firm or in-house. CCA and FSMA experience is desirable, but not essential.

Salary: Excellent salary, bonus and benefits. Location: UK, Greater London / South East England (Hybrid)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, draft and negotiate documentation for the business.

• Provide transaction and deal support in conjunction with Risk/Credit and other business departments.

• Instruct and supervise external counsel.

• Act as the first point of contact on externally instructed files, taking account of budget requirements.

• Support senior management in relation to regulatory issues, queries and investigations.

• Manage litigation/disputes/complaints against business.

• Support theHead of Legal Group reporting obligations and committees including legal risk reporting.

• Oversight and training of Paralegal.

• Adhering to policies, procedures, guidelines and the internal control framework.

• Ensure that adequate controls are in place to minimise risk to business; and regularly review them to ensure they reflect business needs.

• Other adhoc duties as may be required by the Head of Legal from time to time. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• You must be a qualified solicitor, evidenced with a current Solicitor’s practicing certificate or equivalent.

• You will ideally have experience and knowledge of asset leasing or commercial and contract law with a law firm or in-house.

• CCA and FSMA experience is desirable, but not essential.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to give advice and influence internal and external customers.

• Capable of analysing problems rigorously and from all angles, showing sound practical judgement as well as academic ability.

• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Ability to provide sound practical commercial advice, underpinned by the law but avoiding complex legal jargon. 

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services; particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing.

Applicants will only be considered with relevant in-country experience.