At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal strategy and compliance for a dynamic finance business.
- Company: Award-winning business finance specialist based in Blackburn.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of legal strategy while driving sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in regulated financial services and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership is exclusively working on a Head of Legal position with an award-winning business finance specialist based in Blackburn.
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role will lead the legal and compliance strategy for the business. You will ensure effective management of legal and regulatory risk and support the business’s sustainable growth. This is a highly visible role within the business and involves working with different stakeholders across the business, requiring effective and clear communication.
This Head of Legal role is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated Head of Legal or Senior Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career.
Head of Legal Role Overview:
- Lead the development and delivery of a Legal function, incorporating Compliance, generating value and navigating regulatory complexity.
- Oversee and support the business's complaint handling process, taking ownership of escalated complaints.
- Act as a trusted advisor on UK and EU regulations, offering clarity and insight across prudential, conduct, and governance requirements.
- Shape the business's legal strategy, identifying growth opportunities, guiding new business conversations, and representing the business in industry forums.
- Manage relationships with legal partners and regulatory bodies to ensure best practice in-house in all aspects of risk, compliance and litigation.
- Build and nurture a high-performing team, mentoring colleagues and ensuring high-quality outputs.
Experience in regulated financial services, FCA regulatory exposure, and the ability to interpret and translate complex technical concepts and regulatory reporting requirements into clear guidance for colleagues and stakeholders are essential.
Extensive knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including prudential, conduct, operational and emerging ESG expectations is required. Particular experience with recoveries litigation within the Asset Finance industry would be a distinct advantage, though not essential. Exposure to other areas of risk management (market risk, enterprise risk management, operational risk, liquidity risk, capital risk etc.) is also beneficial.
A competitive salary + bonus (up to 30%), ~28 days annual leave + bank holidays with the option to buy and sell 5 days, ~ Initially an 8% pension contribution, rising to 10% after 2 years, with the opportunity to increase should you wish, ~ Private Health Care, ~ Salary sacrifice schemes + much more.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Head of Commercial Contracts and Legal in Blackburn employer: Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and innovation within the fast-paced technology sector. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, employees benefit from 25 days of annual leave, exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, and the opportunity to shape the compliance function in a rapidly expanding business. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values inclusivity and encourages professional development.
