Compliance - Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
-
England, West Yorkshire, Bradford
BradfordWest Yorkshire
- Salary
- £50,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Posted
- 15 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 14 Dec 2018
- Ref
- TF/63063/ZB
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services, Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A long-established Bradford based PLC has an opportunity for a Compliance and Commercial lawyer to join its sizeable in house team as their new legal counsel. This permanent, full-time role presents an opportunity to make the move in house and work at the cutting edge of the Financial Services industry.
Responsibilities of your new role
Your primary duties as Legal Counsel will include:
- Providing regulatory advice to ensure compliance with the FCA Handbook and general legal advice on Consumer Credit law;
- Reviewing and providing advice on policies, strategy and procedures;
- Working with the Data Privacy team to ensure compliance with ICO rules;
- Reviewing and advising on complaints and FOS cases;
- Providing advice in relation to legal risks, including reporting of legal risks and actions that can be taken to mitigate risks; and
- Reviewing and providing advice on commercial contracts.
Required skills, experience and qualifications
To be considered for this Compliance and Commercial Legal Counsel role you must demonstrate:
- Fully qualified with 2+ years of PQE;
- Sound background in commercial law and experience of risk and compliance; and
- Any experience in Financial Services is beneficial.
Salary and benefits
You will be awarded with an experience dependent annual salary of £50,000 - £80,000. Flexible working will be considered for the right individual.
Apply now
Submit your application today to be immediately considered for this Compliance focused Legal Counsel opportunity in Bradford.