Job Description

Externally, this job title may also be known as Financial Regulatory Lawyer, Regulatory Associate, Senior Regulatory Associate, Financial Lawyer, Financial Services Regulation, Consumer Credit Lawyer, Senior Consumer Credit Lawyer, Product Lawyer, Senior Product Lawyer

Consumer credit in the UK is (rightly) heavily regulated, forever evolving and has strict legal standards to ensure fairness, transparency and compliance.



At NewDay, there's also a strategic business impact. We think of you as Product Lawyers, collaborating with commercial teams to build the future of consumer finance.

How you'll contribute

Provide clear and practical advice on complex legal regulatory and compliance matters across the business from acquisition to collections, which balances good customer outcomes and commercial objectives. Business partnering to advise on the design, development and launch of new, pioneering products and features, particularly in relation to digital finance. Drafting consumer facing documentation. Promote a culture of compliance, work closely with external counsel and internal teams (including senior execs) to manage and mitigate risk and ensure timely delivery. Advise on regulatory change, and support interaction with Regulators and industry bodies.

We're looking for these essential skills

SME in consumer finance law and regulation including a working knowledge of the CCA and secondary legislation, CONC, Consumer Duty and other relevant aspects of the FCA Handbook, FSMA and industry codes. Experience likely gained as part of a financial regulatory team within a law firm, or working as part of an in house team within a financial services or FinTech business. Efficient, able to produce output required for great outcomes. This usually means high attention to detail, problem solving, autonomy and a 'where next?' attitude. Strong communication skills. Capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels, including leadership.
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