Regulatory Legal Counsel in Surrey

SCUK Regulatory Legal Counsel (12 Month FTC) Country: United Kingdom Santander Consumer Finance UK (SCUK) is based in Redhill, Surrey and provides motor finance to a network of car dealerships throughout the United Kingdom. We are pleased to share that we are looking for a Regulatory Legal Counsel to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract , providing support to the Head of Legal. The role will require you to provide accurate and timely legal, regulatory and corporate governance advice to all areas of the business and ensure that strategic and business objectives are delivered with legal risks monitored and controlled. As part of this important role, you will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements with a ‘Think Customer’ approach. You will anticipate, review and implement new legislative requirements affecting SCUK, and ensure legal risk management remains a priority within the business. The role will also require the provision of support on corporate/internal governance matters, the review of commercial agreements and the general operation of the internal legal function. Please note: this is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Redhill office. Remote workers will not be considered Due to the urgency of the role and the vetting requirements, we can only consider candidates that are immediately available with no notice period Responsibilities will include: Acting as a point of contact for the business on legal matters and provide advice Reviewing relevant laws and regulation and actively collaborate with other functions and stakeholders on the timely implementation of requirements or changes Advice on interpretation and impact of relevant laws/regulation affecting the Company Drafting/reviewing commercial contracts, partner arrangements, supplier agreements, and other documentation (from inception) and transact accordingly in a legally compliant manner in accordance with Company policies and business requirements and keep appropriate records Assist in regulatory landscape horizon scanning. Assist the Head of Legal in running and delivery of legal projects Provide support to project initiatives and programmes, including reviewing requirements documentation and making recommendations from a legal advisory perspective Raise the profile of legal services and risk management within the business by utilising various channels Attend meetings / industry forums as directed by the Head of Legal Manage and coordinate relevant external legal support Dealing with/escalating identified risks in relation to SCUK risk policies and/or legislative and regulatory guidelines in accordance with the Santander UK group risk framework Assist the Head of Legal, the Legal