At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and defend claims in debt recovery and fraud disputes.
- Company: Fast-growing consumer lender focused on customer service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to manage and supervise junior staff.
- Why this job: Be the first qualified lawyer and make a real impact in financial services.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years PQE with experience in financial services disputes.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are working with a fast-growing, customer focused financial services provider who is looking to bring in their first qualified lawyer with a background in financial services disputes. This will be a hands-on role where you will be managing and defending claims in relation to debt recovery, section 75 claims and all fraud disputes. This will be a varied role where you will be managing the paralegal function and working on all legal matters (including commercial contracts).
The successful candidate:
- 3-5 years PQE England and Wales Qualified Lawyer (Barristers also of interest) with proven experience in FS disputes, especially debt recovery and consumer credit disputes.
- Currently working within or with a lender, consumer credit businesses or financial services business. Happy to accept applicants from Lawyers currently in Private Practice.
- Experience working with stakeholders and managing/supervising junior staff.
- AI driven claims experience would be highly beneficial.
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Legal Counsel (Litigation) in London employer: Marks Sattin FS
Join a dynamic and innovative financial services provider in London, where your expertise as a Legal Counsel (Litigation) will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to lead a paralegal function, this role offers a unique chance to grow within a fast-paced environment that prioritises customer satisfaction and legal excellence.
