Financial Services Lawyer (12 Month Contract)

Leading national financial services company based in Edinburgh is looking to hire an additional Retail Banking Lawyer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is hybrid and can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with weekly attendance in the office required (2-3 days a week). Role Profile: The Legal Team oversees all aspects business and acts as strategic advisors to business colleagues. In the role of Legal Counsel, you will be specialising in consumer bank lending and saving products. You will identify and manage legal risk in delivering targeted, commercially-focused legal advice on all matters, including:

• Product terms and conditions and associated documentation.
• Customer journeys and communications.
• Responding to operational, complaint and process queries as they arise.
• Managing outsourced legal advice.

Candidate Requirements: Qualified solicitor with valid practising certificate in a UK jurisdiction (practising certificates in relevant overseas jurisdictions may be considered). Retail banking legal experience either in-house or in private practice. Track record of delivering pragmatic, risk-based legal advice. Experience of strong relationship management (both internal and external stakeholders). Experience in consumer credit and CONC would be advantageous and desirable, including for example an understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Duty. Additionally, experience in non-lending consumer banking products would be welcome but not essential. On Offer: Competitive Salary and highly attractive pension. Private Medical. Performance related bonus. Attractive holiday allowance. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: 0131 450 7164 Email: david@thomsonlrc.com