Senior Legal Counsel

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Legal Team where you will provide regulatory and consumer credit advice to the business on matters relating to retail clients.

Working as part of the Legal teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in providing legal input to project delivery and business transformation programmes with excellent presentationand communicationskills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise on regulatory compliance with various matters including (but not limited to) Consumer Duty enforceability affordability vulnerable customers and arrears processes.
• Review draft and advise on customer documentation (regulated exempt and unregulated) advise and help to manage in relation to associated disputes.
• Ensure a consistent approach is adopted in relation to regulatory and consumer credit matters across the Group
• Involvement in areas in which the role holder may not themselves be a subject matter expert including foreign jurisdictions.
• Attendance at key risk and compliance meetings including preparation of legal papers/pack.
• Help in key change / transformation activities within the business including actions linked to external and regulatory developments
• Identification and elevation of material risks to appropriate stakeholders /risk committees

Developing Our People:as a line manager you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• A senior lawyer with significant relevant experience first rate academic credentials demonstrable intellectual abilities and an excellent career track record to date
• In-depth understanding of the retail banking and financial services industry
• A business orientated lawyer with the breadth of experience to cover retail products regulation and other broad-based legal risk issues arising across the Motor Finance business product spectrum
• Accustomed to operating within a highly regulated environment and working collaboratively with Compliance Risk and Governance colleagues on wide range of issues with a view to breaking down silos
• Ability to operate at the ExCo level of the Premium business

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• A qualified solicitor
• PQE exposure
• In house legal experience

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format or any other adjustments are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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The Company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers motor finance brokers and insurance brokers and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers funding for commercial properties and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise focus on delivering excellent and specialist service and strength of established relationships we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses employees and customers now and into the future.

The Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1