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Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC) – Financial Services We’re working on behalf of a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract . This is a high-impact role within a well-established in-house legal team supporting key retail and private banking business areas. The Opportunity This position offers the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering legal strategy and advising on a broad range of matters relating to secured consumer lending and financial support services . You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing commercially focused legal guidance on complex projects and transactions. Key Responsibilities • Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice to support retail and private banking operations • Advise on secured lending, mortgage regulation, and wider consumer financial services matters • Support key business initiatives, projects, and transactions from a legal perspective • Manage legal and regulatory risk, ensuring advice is accessible and actionable for non-legal stakeholders • Drive efficiencies and improvements in legal processes and cost management • Collaborate with external counsel and professional advisers as required About You • UK qualified solicitor with strong post-qualification experience • Background in Financial Services Regulation , gained in-house or within a leading law firm • Strong knowledge of consumer lending (including MCOB) would be preferred • Understanding of retail and/or private banking operations and the wider financial services landscape • Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and deliver commercially focused solutions • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice Why Apply? • Join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team • Gain exposure to high-profile projects across a major financial services business • Develop your expertise in consumer finance and regulatory matters • Competitive salary package (dependent on experience) To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [email protected]