Job Description

OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Legal Team where you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to the Bank's Motor Finance business, which is part of the Retail division of the Bank.
Working as part of the Legal team our ideal team member will have previous experience in providing advice on the legal ramifications of commercial and strategic activities and delivery with a team-focused, proactive and commercial mindset
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on significant contract drafting, negotiation and structuring, including advice to stakeholders across the business and in key functions (including Product, Sales, Risk, Compliance and Finance)
• Involvement in areas in which the role holder may not themselves be a subject matter expert.
• Contributing towards presentations and materials for key risk and compliance meetings including assisting with legal papers/packs.
• Acting as a key point of contact for the business if incidents occur.
• Assist with key change / transformation activities, including actions linked to external and regulatory developments.
• Identification and elevation of material risks to appropriate stakeholders / risk committees in consultation with colleagues.
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Broad commercial contracts experience (technology / software contracts and data protection experience).
• Demonstrable contract drafting and negotiation exposure in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible approach and willingness to assist with matters the role holder may not be a subject matter expert in.
• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• In-house experience.
• Financial Services and / or Motor industry exposure.
• Familiarity with commercial lending facilities.
• Past experience of legal input to project delivery and business transformation programmes.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.

Skills Required