Senior Legal Counsel

2 months ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom MERJE Ltd Full time

Our client is a fast paced and successful business who due to growth and success are looking to recruit a number of new positions. The opportunity has arisen to join the firm in the role of Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in the Northwest,providing commercially pragmatic, reliable, and accurate advice across a variety of legal, regulatory and compliance issues. This opportunity would suit a Solicitor with FCA regulatory experience seeking to gain invaluable in-house legal experience.

**What will you be accountable for?**

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you would join an existing in-house team and handle a broad range of legal matters including:

- Providing legal advice to the Financial Services Division and Executive on FCA regulated matters.
- Reviewing and approving papers for Board and Executive committee.
- Working closely with the FCA Compliance team on strategic projects, SMCR and BAU activity.
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. Providing legal advice and counsel to senior leaders and managers.
- Identifying and managing legal risk, providing relevant training to stakeholders.
- Providing legal and commercial input to change projects, supporting the HR team and working with Procurement.
- Keeping abreast of new legislation that may impact the business and providing commercial focussed updates.
- Conducting legal research to support the business with its objectives.
- Establishing and maintaining contract management systems and processes.
- Supporting development of team members and providing training to internal stakeholders. Working with external counsel and advisers.
- Support the Head of Legal and General Counsel in their roles.

**Who are we looking for?**
- Have 5+ years PQE dealing with a range of legal issues
- A focus on FCA regulated activity would be a significant advantage
- You will demonstrate a keen interest in financial services and the retail sector and a desire to work within an in-house team
- Can communicate effectively at all levels of the business and have good people management skills
- Be able to demonstrate commercial acumen.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly._


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