Lawyer - Transport Legal (Finance)

TL;DR

Lawyer - Transport Legal (Finance): Providing legal guidance and support for vehicle finance and leasing businesses with an accent on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. Focus on drafting supplier agreements, managing FCA regulatory risks, and handling large-scale consumer remediation programmes.

Location: Hybrid (Chester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds)

Salary: £89,739 - £99,710

Company

Leading UK financial services group transforming the future of finance.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, customer terms, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice on consumer credit law, FCA Principles, and Consumer Duty.
• Manage customer complaints, disputes, and support large-scale remediation and rectification programmes.
• Advise on data protection, information risk, and customer data flows.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the Transport and Consumer divisions.
• Collaborate with internal legal teams and engage with external regulators.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and practically.
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative skills.
• Interest in legal technology and process improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience advising on consumer credit issues.
• Exposure to complaints handling, disputes, or remediation work.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working options and flexibility in working hours.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.