Financial Litigation Legal Director

Job title:

Financial Litigation Legal Director

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

This is your chance to join a Top 50 firm and work alongside a well-known Partner in the Banking and Finance sector.Being a Legal Director, you will join this award-winning and driven department in their supportive Edinburgh office. They are committed to fostering your professional growth and ensuring you become one of the top legal professionals in the industry.Firm
This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company’s revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm’s belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.Role
Highly ranked by the Legal 500, you will work as part of this renowned and quickly growing Banking and Finance team with colleagues from across the UK.Clients include some of the most highly regarded investors and financial institutions in the country. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of these clients and build a strong reputation as an expert in banking and finance law.Your main duties will include:

• Supporting clients in the creation of new products and services by offering comprehensive regulatory guidance, from product structuring and agreement drafting to communications and complex system development.
• Ensuring you are working closely with Partners to support junior team members’ professional development.
• Aiding clients in implementing regulatory obligations, including those related to BNPL, consumer credit, and payment reforms.
• Presenting at client events and various conferences.
• Providing assistance when things don’t go as planned, including evaluating regulatory challenges and developing remediation strategies.
• Actively undertaking business development activities with potential clients and work closely with Partners to grow the department.
• Helping clients navigate general regulatory compliance, including compliance with Consumer Duty and consumer protection laws.

Take this opportunity to join a renowned Banking and Finance team that will put you in a position to accelerate your career forward. You will always be fully immersed in the firm, dedicated to enhancing the firm’s reputation and collaborating closely with colleagues who are committed to helping you achieve your best.The Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor with a strong background in Banking and Finance (6+ PQE)
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients and excellent communication skills to further develop client relations
• Experience in Financial Regulation matters
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape

What’s on offer?

• Joining a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employer
• Become a key contributor to a team conducting meaningful work
• Flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company
• Career development opportunities
• Generous salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Financial Litigation Legal DirectorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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Expected salary

£72000 – 92000 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:51:54 GMT

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