Thomson Legal Recruitment Company
In-House Counsel- Consumer Credit
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Leading Global Bank Hiring: Vice President Consumer Credit Lawyer
Location
This role is based in Glasgow, Manchester, or Birmingham with hybrid working on offer.
Role Overview
As a VP Legal Counsel, you will support the full range of consumer lending products - point of sale finance products, loans, credit cards, and overdrafts for the Bank's brands. You will work within a strong but friendly team of experienced lawyers. Your work will also cover new product development and strategic partnerships. This team sits within Barclays UK Legal and is responsible for legal advice and legal risk management for consumer credit lending for the bank.
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Candidate Requirements
- Qualified lawyer/solicitor with experience gained in either private practice or in-house in a finance legal team.
- Experience advising senior business stakeholders on consumer credit law - CONC and the Consumer Credit Act - and other relevant laws and guidance such as the Consumer Rights Act, the Payment Services Regulations, and the FCA Handbook including the Consumer Duty.
- Be self-motivated and committed to learning and development.
- Keen to keep yourself updated ahead of changes to laws and FCA guidance and able to advise the business on future change.
- Have strong technical skills and a good understanding of the heavily regulated environment in which BUK operates, taking a proactive approach to legal and regulatory risk management.
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On Offer
On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pension, and discounted financial products.
To Apply
For a confidential discussion, to request the full job description, or to apply, please contact:
- David Thomson - Director
- Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164
- Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260
- Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044
- London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482
- Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360
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