Principal Legal Counsel Ftc

Hargreaves Lansdown

Bristol, United Kingdom
Discretionary annual bonus; annual pyy review; 25 ...
Hybrid
Qualified solicitor with 10+ years pqe
Contentious financial services experience
Expertise in uk fca regulation and fos
The role involves providing expert contentious regulatory advice to manage legal risk across the Hargreaves Lansdown Group

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing expert contentious regulatory advice to manage legal risk across the Hargreaves Lansdown Group.
  • Candidates will manage County Court and High Court litigation while supporting the business in responding to risk events including fraud.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including an 11% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing expert contentious regulatory advice to manage legal risk across the Hargreaves Lansdown Group.

Salary

Discretionary annual bonus; Annual pay review; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified Solicitor with 10+ years PQE
  • Contentious financial services experience
  • Expertise in UK FCA regulation and FOS
  • County Court and High Court litigation management
  • Client complaints and fraud incident response

Nice-to-have

  • Retail financial services industry background
  • Substantial in-house legal experience
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Dynamic environment adaptability
  • Pragmatic application of legal knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor (10+ years PQE)
  • Experience in contentious financial services matters
  • In-depth understanding of UK financial service laws
  • Excellent technical and drafting skills
  • No employment sponsorship provided

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