Legal Counsel- Disputes
19 days ago
Edinburgh
Unique in-house role for a Dispute Resolution/ Commercial litigation lawyer to join an innovative financial services company- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available. Role Profile: In this role, you will be part of a highly successful in-house legal team, working directly with the Head of Dispute Resolution: The role will include: • Providing pragmatic legal advice on any dispute/potential dispute and related issues escalated to the legal team., • Working closely with business stakeholders to understand the background to issues, directing investigations as required and providing clear recommendations for resolution., • Where required, legal drafting and working with client legal teams., • Where required, instructing and managing external legal advisors, building strong working relationships and managing outsourcing budgets., • Providing legal input where required on any complaints or potential complaints going through pension scheme Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures and/or involving the Pensions Ombudsman and/or Financial Ombudsman Service., • Providing legal advice on any data breaches- working with the Data Protection Officer, other members of the legal team and Data Breach Response Team as required., • Providing responses relevant to dispute resolution to client due diligence queries and tenders., • Liaising and confidently presenting to internal governance groups as required to seek consent on matters and to highlight themes and trends, provide advice, recommend resolution and build consensus., • Liaising with brokers, insurers, including supporting insurance renewals and providing notifications, updates and reports., • Liaising with the Finance department and assisting with monthly finance meetings (where required) and annual audit work., • Keeping abreast of legal developments (e.g. in relation to legal privilege, Pensions Ombudsman or Financial Ombudsman guidance) and recommend and implement change to reflect such developments., • Fully qualified Lawyer in Scotland and/of England & Wales., • Experience in dispute resolution and ideally in pensions in an FCA regulated environment or financial services or professional services firm., • Exposure to the pensions or wider financial services industry., • Experience of the Pensions Ombudsman/Financial Ombudsman Service., • Experience/knowledge of actuarial professional standards., • Experience/knowledge of FCA rules and requirements., • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills., • A Flexible, adaptable and confident approach. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work /life balance and career progression. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please click on the Apply Button.