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Senior Legal Counsel
The Very GroupSenior Legal Counsel providing expert legal advice on financial services and consumer credit law. Collaborating with diverse teams to shape product strategies and manage legal risks.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in UK financial services and consumer credit law, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements while providing clear guidance and training on regulatory expectations.
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Qualified Solicitor in England & WalesUK Consumer Credit Law ExpertiseRegulated Product DeliveryDrafting and Negotiation SkillsStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Financial Services RegulationConsumer Credit ActPayment ServicesData ProtectionCommercial AgreementsOperational ResilienceRegulatory Change ProgrammesIncident ManagementComplaints ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementJudgementIntegrityMentoring
Industry Keywords
FCA HandbookConsumer DutyFinancial PromotionsOutsourcingSupplier ContractsTechnology ContractingData SharingRetail Financial ServicesDigital EnvironmentContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide expert legal advice on UK financial services and consumer credit law (e.g., Consumer Credit Act, FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty), payment services, data protection, and broader financial services regulation.
- Advise on the design, launch and lifecycle of regulated products (e.g., credit accounts, BNPL, fixed-sum loans, payment solutions), including terms, disclosures and customer communications.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and FS agreements (e.g., outsourcing, servicing, technology, intermediated distribution, data sharing, sponsorship/partnerships, supplier contracts).
- Support regulatory change programmes (e.g., Consumer Duty enhancements, credit reforms, operational resilience, financial promotions) and horizon scan for emerging developments.
- Partner with Compliance and Risk to develop policy, governance and control frameworks; contribute to committee papers and board materials.
- Lead on incident management, complaints and remediation strategies, with a focus on fair customer outcomes.
- Manage engagement with the FCA and other regulators, including notifications, information requests and supervisory interactions.
- Provide clear, concise training and guidance to business teams; upskill colleagues on regulatory expectations and best practice.
- Instruct and manage external counsel effectively, controlling cost and ensuring high-quality output.
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to continuous improvement across the legal function.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with strong post-qualification experience (typically 5+ PQE, but we’re open to the right candidate).
- Deep knowledge of UK consumer credit and financial services regulation, with in-house retail FS or top-tier private practice experience.
- Proven track record advising on the end-to-end delivery of regulated products and financial promotions in a digital environment.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; adept at turning complex regulation into practical advice.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, data-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at senior levels.
- Sound judgement, high integrity, and a passion for delivering fair customer outcomes.
- Experience with operational resilience, outsourcing, data protection, and technology/supplier contracting is advantageous.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £6,500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site