Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (3–6 PQE)

Location: Liverpool (3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

As a specialist legal recruiter, our client has asked us to recruit a commercial Legal Counsel (3–6 PQE). This role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on consumer credit and financial services regulation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will provide commercially focused legal advice and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier, outsourcing, technology, SaaS, consultancy and partnership agreements.
• Provide legal advice on consumer credit legislation and regulatory requirements, including FCA rules, CONC, Consumer Duty and wider financial services regulations.
• Support the development, launch and ongoing management of financial products and services, identifying legal and regulatory risks and delivering practical solutions.
• Advise senior stakeholders on commercial, legal and regulatory matters, ensuring business activities remain aligned with the organisation's risk framework and compliance obligations.
• Assist with regulatory enquiries, customer complaints, disputes and investigations, managing relationships with external counsel where required.
• Contribute to legal governance initiatives, including policy development, contract management processes, regulatory horizon scanning and the delivery of legal training across the business.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years' PQE.
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal team.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to consumer credit matters.
• Knowledge of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty and the UK regulatory landscape.
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to work independently while building effective relationships across a diverse business.
• Willing and able to attend the Liverpool office three days per week.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer looking to move into, or further develop, their in-house career within a growing financial services business. You'll gain broad exposure to strategic legal work, work closely with senior decision-makers and play a key role in supporting the organisation's continued growth and regulatory compliance.