Legal Counsel - Commercial Financial Services

Bracknell Permanent £70,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to add a Legal Counsel to their growing in house legal functions. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support and advice within the asset finance sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.
  • Join a growing financial service business
  • Join a strong brand

About Our Client

Our client is a growing asset finance business, they are a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, known for its structured operations and commitment to excellence, offering a professional environment for its employees.

Job Description

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts within the leasing and asset finance industry.
  • Act as a trusted adviser to the Sales team, supporting negotiations with customers from SMEs to global multinationals.
  • Draft and maintain standard form agreements, templates, and precedent libraries.
  • Support the development of new financial products, including commercial leasing solutions and consumer finance agreements
  • Ensure documentation aligns with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and commercial risk appetite.
  • Conduct legal research and horizon scanning to ensure advice remains current.
  • Provide advice on Consumer Credit, GDPR/Data Protection, Consumer Duty, AML, and related regulatory matters
  • Monitor legal developments and update business stakeholders.
  • Manage and oversee external legal advisers and control costs.
  • Support legal input into strategic projects and operational initiatives.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

  • UK/IRE Qualified solicitor with 2- 6 PQE.
  • Experience within an asset finance provider (direct and vendor channels).
  • Understanding of securitisation, selldowns, and receivables financing.
  • Knowledge of the asset finance regulatory landscape, including CCA.
  • Experience improving legal processes and workflows.
  • Ability to deliver training to business teams.
  • Working knowledge of company law and governance.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £85,000 per annum DOE.
  • Personal and company performance annual bonus (discretionary)
  • Hybrid office attendance 3 days in the office
  • Range of benefits
  • Opportunity to work in a professional and supportive environment.
  • Potential for career growth and development within the legal department.
Contact
Chris Feedam
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6974836
Phone number
0118 933 7038

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Bracknell
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Feedam
Consultant phone
0118 933 7038
Job reference
JN-032026-6974836