At a Glance
- Tasks: Support consumer lending products and advise on legal risk management.
- Company: Join Barclays, a leading financial institution with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and discounted financial products.
- Other info: Hybrid working available in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in consumer credit law while working with experienced lawyers.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in consumer credit law and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Barclays are looking to hire a Vice President Consumer Credit Lawyer within the Secured Regulated Lending team. This role is based in Glasgow, with hybrid working on offer.
Role Profile: As a Barclays Legal Counsel you will support the full range of consumer lending products - point of sale finance products, loans, credit cards, overdrafts including the Barclaycard and Barclayloan brands. You will work within a strong but friendly team of experienced lawyers. Your work will also cover new product development and strategic partnerships. This team sits within Barclays UK Legal and is responsible for legal advice and legal risk management for consumer credit lending in Barclays UK PLC.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer/solicitor with experience gained in either private practice or in-house in a finance legal team.
- Experience advising senior business stakeholders on consumer credit law - CONC and the Consumer Credit Act - and other relevant laws and guidance such as the Consumer Rights Act, the Payment Services Regulations and the FCA Handbook including the Consumer Duty.
- Be self-motivated and committed to learning and development.
- Keen to keep yourself updated ahead of changes to laws and FCA guidance and able to advise the business on future change.
- Have strong technical skills and a good understanding of the heavily regulated environment in which BUK operates, taking a proactive approach to legal and regulatory risk management.
On Offer: On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pension and discounted financial products.
To Apply: For a confidential discussion, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson - Director Tel: +44(0) 141 244 0260 Email: david@thomsonlrc.com
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