Bath
Our client is a fast-growing financial services group and they are now looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to work closely with the General Counsel, supporting the business across a broad range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded in-house lawyer who enjoys variety, collaboration and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across a regulated financial services environment. What you’ll do As Legal Counsel, your role will be wide-ranging and hands-on, covering general in-house legal support across the group. You will be trusted to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice while developing your exposure and responsibility over time. Key responsibilities include: Financial Services / Regulatory • Advising on FCA obligations and regulatory guidance relevant to the group, • Supporting regulatory change projects such as Consumer Duty, SMCR and product governance, • Working closely with Compliance on regulatory queries, documentation and oversight, • Drafting and reviewing customer-facing terms and conditions, website content and complaint-related matters Commercial Contracting • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology, SaaS and supplier agreements, • Reviewing and negotiating financial services agreements, including platform, adviser, distribution and fund-related arrangements, • Providing timely, practical and commercial legal advice to business teams, • Maintaining and improving templates, playbooks and internal precedents Governance & Legal Operations • Supporting board and committee processes, filings and corporate records, • Assisting with company secretarial administration and Companies House submissions, • Contributing to legal operations improvements, legal tech initiatives and contract lifecycle management, • Delivering internal training and legal awareness sessions Essential • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (4+ years’ PQE), • In-house experience within a regulated financial services environment, • Strong commercial contracting experience, • Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style, • Well-organised, proactive and keen to take on increasing responsibility