Commercial Lawyer

We are working with a well-established financial services business seeking a mid to senior-level commercial lawyer to join their in-house legal team on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

This is a hands-on role supporting the business on a range of complex commercial and outsourcing arrangements, within a regulated environment.

You will advise on:

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• Drafting and negotiating commercial and outsourcing contracts
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• Technology, supplier and third-party service agreements
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• Regulatory aspects of outsourcing arrangements
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• FCA-related conduct and compliance considerations
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• Consumer-facing product frameworks
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There will be a particular focus on matters relating to:

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• Consumer credit
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• Insurance
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• FCA conduct rules and regulatory expectations in these areas
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You will work closely with procurement, compliance and operational stakeholders to ensure agreements align with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.

The ideal candidate will bring:

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• A qualified solicitor (UK or common law) with circa 7+ years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
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• Experienced in commercial contracts within a financial services environment
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• Confident advising on outsourcing arrangements
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• Familiar with FCA rules, particularly in consumer credit and/or insurance
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• Commercially pragmatic and comfortable working autonomously
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• Previous in-house experience is desirable but not essential.
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This role can be either 4 or 5 days a week, with 2-3 in the office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team within a regulated, consumer-focused business, offering meaningful exposure to high-value commercial and regulatory work.

If this role is of interest please apply for more information.