Fantastic, new opportunity for a UK qualified Solicitor with prior experience in an FCA Regulated environment to join a leading Financial Services business in Birmingham.  As Legal Counsel, you'll join a specialist unit of 4 inside the wider Group Legal Function. The team supports across all areas of the Consumer business, providing expertise at various customer touchpoints in respect of Consumer Duty. Expect to be advising frontline colleagues on high risk complaints, existing legislations, customer outcomes and process improvement.  You will play a part in supporting the team on critical Remediation cases, as well as taking a lead role in issue spotting business risks across day to day operations. Candidates in this role can be guaranteed varied and interesting work, with the opportunity to take ownership of exciting projects as a part of cross departmental teams.  This is an excellent opportunity for solicitors from 5 PQE with a background in Finance, FCA Regulatory, Advocacy and/or Remediation to join a high performing team. You’ll play a crucial role in the wider success of the Group business, with ample opportunity to grow and develop within the function. The team has an excellent track record of their members moving onwards and upwards within the wider Legal function. Hybrid working is in operation (typically 2 office days per week min) as well as market leading benefits across bonus, pension, healthcare, wellness and more!Contact Huw Flanagan-Roberts at Douglas Scott immediately to discover further details of this opportunity.
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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 25 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A UK qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience is sought for a Legal Counsel position in a leading Financial Services business in Birmingham.
- The role involves joining a specialist unit within the Group Legal Function, focusing on the Consumer business and addressing high-risk complaints, legislation, and process improvement.
- Candidates will engage in critical Remediation cases and identify business risks in daily operations, with opportunities for varied and interesting work.
- The position offers a chance for professional growth within a high-performing team, with a strong track record of career advancement.
- The company provides hybrid working options, typically requiring two office days per week, along with competitive benefits including bonus, pension, and healthcare.
