Senior Legal Counsel – Mercedes-Benz Financial Services
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2018
- Ref
- TS/64659/I
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Asset Finance, Banking, Litigation
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Legal Counsel – Finance | Mercedes-Benz Financial Services | 9-month FTC
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) require a senior legal counsel with a finance background to join their talented in-house legal team in Milton Keynes on a 9-month FTC.
The Role
The new Senior Legal Counsel will provide cover for the existing Senior Finance Lawyer who is due to go on maternity leave in November for a period of 9 months. You will assume responsibility for a range of legal, regulatory, risk and compliance matters, as well as management of a junior solicitor.
The role involves a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, and the successful legal counsel will engage with senior stakeholders across the UK business and beyond. Key duties include:
- Advising on a broad spectrum of financial activities
- Drafting and perfecting wholesale funding agreements and security documentation
- Advising on credit and lease products
- Commercial contract drafting
The Candidate
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services are looking to appoint a senior in-house counsel with around 5 years of PQE who can demonstrate:
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience of Consumer Credit and asset finance together
- Knowledge/familiarity of CONC, SYSC and other FCA rulebooks
- General banking and retail financial services experience is beneficial.
- Strong legal training at a recognised private practice law firm is essential.
Benefits
The successful senior legal counsel will enjoy:
- A competitive salary
- A great variety of work
- Working with a reputable legal team within a prestigious global brand
Due to the nature of this role, applications are likely to be highly competitive. If you would like to be considered for the Senior Legal Counsel role at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, we recommend sending us an application today to avoid disappointment.