In House Counsel- Commercial/Outsourcing

In House Counsel- Commercial – Financial Services sector

Our client is a highly acquisitive Financial Services organisation with offices across the UK.

Having more than quadrupled in size over the last few years the organisation is gearing for the next phase in their evolution.

This newly created position will report to the Head of Legal within a high functioning and established team.

The new In House Counsel will have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the wider business through involvement in material third party contracts (including outsourcing arrangements).

By working collaboratively across various teams, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships and work in partnership with colleagues and third parties to promote engagement and embed a culture of continuous process improvement.

It’s a varied role with lots of interesting and value-add work to keep you busy, and here are some of the ways you’ll spend your time:

Supporting the Group for all aspects of contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation.
Advising on the Group’s material outsourcing arrangements and compliance with regulatory outsourcing rules.
Advising on a range of legal issues relating to self-invested personal pensions, investments, WRAPs and retirement platforms
Ensuring that, as required, a robust approach is taken to contracts with third parties to ensure a cost-effective approach is taken to procurement.
Putting in place precedents and tools for the wider legal team so they are able to confidently pick up and work on outsourcing and contracts with suppliers and other third parties.
Supporting the business (including Marketing and Product teams) with product literature, advertising, promotional activity and customer communication
Working on mergers, acquisitions, disposals and other strategic change projects
Reviewing internal policies, procedures and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance, including in relation to data protection, Consumer Duty and regulatory outsourcing rules.

Solicitor qualified in England &Wales with a minimum of 3+ years PQE/call in commercial in a financial services setting and entitled to work in the UK
Outsourcing experience
Detailed knowledge of outsourcing in a financial services setting
Solid understanding of FCA and PRA regulatory landscape
Solid understanding of trust law

The team culture is highly collaborative and encouraging. Very warm and supportive cast of lawyers who have an excellent relationship with the business.