Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team and help AJ Bell make confident, well informed decisions as we continue to grow. By providing clear, pragmatic legal advice that protects our customers and our business, you’ll support our ambition to help more people feel good about investing.Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, you’ll work across the AJ Bell group in a visible and varied role, partnering with stakeholders at all levels and getting involved in the legal issues that matter most to the business.You’ll be a trusted legal adviser to colleagues across AJ Bell, providing practical, commercially focused advice and helping teams find solutions that work.Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including third-party supplier contracts and standard terms of business.Work with Product, Risk and Compliance to develop and maintain clear and effective customer terms and conditions.Research legal and technical issues and translate them into clear, practical advice for the business.Help AJ Bell meet its regulatory obligations, including Consumer Duty, in a proportionate and commercially effective way.Partner closely with teams including Technology Services and Product to identify solutions, navigate legal and regulatory considerations and deliver business priorities.Use your judgement to identify where legal input adds the most value and help the business manage risk effectively.Explore how legal technology and new ways of working can make our legal support simpler and more efficient.You’ll be a solicitor qualified in England and Wales, ideally with around 3 to 6 years’ PQE, with a strong grounding in commercial, corporate or financial services regulatory work gained within a leading UK law firm or an in-house environment.Strong commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal advice.The ability to turn complex legal issues into clear, concise and actionable advice for non-lawyers.Curiosity about legal technology and different ways of delivering high-quality legal support.A collaborative approach and an appetite to broaden your expertise as AJ Bell and the Legal team continue to develop.Experience in data protection and privacy, corporate transactions and company law, financial services regulation, or pensions and trusts law would be valuable, but you don’t need to bring experience across all of these areas. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 762,000customers trust us to manage more than 121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.What we offer Competitive salary depending on experience25 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 6% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. Financial Services
Vacature Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht in Manchester employer: AJ Bell
AJ Bell is an exceptional employer located in Manchester, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and tailored learning opportunities, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The company’s commitment to inclusivity and its recognition as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For make it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the finance sector.
