At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver clear legal advice on secured lending and financial services.
- Company: Leading UK financial services organisation with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, exposure to high-profile projects, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and drive legal efficiencies.
- Why this job: Play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy within a major financial institution.
- Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with experience in financial services regulation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re working on behalf of a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact role within a well-established in-house legal team supporting key retail and private banking business areas.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering legal strategy and advising on a broad range of matters relating to secured consumer lending and financial support services. You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing commercially focused legal guidance on complex projects and transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice to support retail and private banking operations
- Advise on secured lending, mortgage regulation, and wider consumer financial services matters
- Support key business initiatives, projects, and transactions from a legal perspective
- Manage legal and regulatory risk, ensuring advice is accessible and actionable for non-legal stakeholders
- Drive efficiencies and improvements in legal processes and cost management
- Collaborate with external counsel and professional advisers as required
About You
- UK qualified solicitor with strong post-qualification experience
- Background in Financial Services Regulation, gained in-house or within a leading law firm
- Strong knowledge of consumer lending (including MCOB) would be preferred
- Understanding of retail and/or private banking operations and the wider financial services landscape
- Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and deliver commercially focused solutions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice
Why Apply?
- Join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team
- Gain exposure to high-profile projects across a major financial services business
- Develop your expertise in consumer finance and regulatory matters
- Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk
Senior Lawyer in Edinburgh employer: Lusona Consultancy
As a leading UK financial services organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where our employees can thrive. This role offers the unique opportunity to engage with high-profile projects while receiving competitive remuneration and professional development support, ensuring that you grow alongside the business. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the financial sector, all within a supportive legal team that values your expertise and contributions.
