In-House Legal Counsel- Dispute Resolution

Job DescriptionUnique in-house role for a Dispute Resolution/ Commercial litigation lawyer to join an innovative financial services company- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also available.Role Profile: In this role, you will be part of a highly successful in-house legal team, working directly with the Head of Dispute Resolution: The role will include:Providing pragmatic legal advice on any dispute/potential dispute and related issues escalated to the legal team. Working closely with business stakeholders to understand the background to issues, directing investigations as required and providing clear recommendations for resolution.Where required, legal drafting and working with client legal teams.Where required, instructing and managing external legal advisors, building strong working relationships and managing outsourcing budgets.Providing legal input where required on any complaints or potential complaints going through pension scheme Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures and/or involving the Pensions Ombudsman and/or Financial Ombudsman Service.Providing legal advice on any data breaches- working with the Data Protection Officer, other members of the legal team and Data Breach Response Team as required.Providing responses relevant to dispute resolution to client due diligence queries and tenders.Liaising and confidently presenting to internal governance groups as required to seek consent on matters and to highlight themes and trends, provide advice, recommend resolution and build consensus.Liaising with brokers, insurers, including supporting insurance renewals and providing notifications, updates and reports.Liaising with the Finance department and assisting with monthly finance meetings (where required) and annual audit work. Keeping abreast of legal developments (e.g. in relation to legal privilege, Pensions Ombudsman or Financial Ombudsman guidance) and recommend and implement change to reflect such developments.Drafting best practice notes on topical issues for use across the firm, developing and maintaining processes, policies, guidance, and templates and assisting with training.Candidate Requirements:Fully qualified Lawyer in Scotland and/of England & Wales. Experience in dispute resolution and ideally in pensions in an FCA regulated environment or financial services or professional services firm.Exposure to the pensions or wider financial services industry.Experience of the Pensions Ombudsman/Financial Ombudsman Service.Experience/knowledge of actuarial professional standards.Experience/knowledge of FCA rules and requirements.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.A Flexible, adaptable and confident approach.Experience constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels of the business.On Offer:On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work /life balance and career progression.To Apply:For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:David Thomson- DirectorEdinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360Email: [email protected]

Created: 2025-06-25