Legal Counsel (Part Time)
Fair4All Finance, City of Westminster
Legal Counsel (Part Time)
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Fair4All Finance, City of Westminster
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 23 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c0d0800e6a84488e846c6c97360c37d8
Full Job Description
Hybrid with travel to London as required Part Time - 3 days per week Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services? That's nearly a third of all adults in the UK. We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a Legal Counsel on a part-time basis. As our Legal Counsel you will support our work on novel financial transactions, such as partial bad debt guarantees and profit-sharing mechanisms. There will also be opportunity to support groundbreaking investments, including special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and pioneering commercial deals that redefine impact-led finance and help ensure regulatory compliance in the credit space, including data protection, subsidy compliance, and procurement law., Transaction Support: Drafting and negotiating contracts for investments, supporting deal structuring, and working closely with external counsel. Regulatory Compliance: Advising on credit-related regulations and ensuring compliance across our operations. Data Governance: Supporting our unique customer data collection projects with legal guidance on data protection and IT resilience. Grant and Funding Agreements: Advising on contracts with funders, including the UK government and private institutions., We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Founded in 2019, we are are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes. Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector. You can find more information on us and our work at . Our Benefits include: Financial Security: Pension (2:1), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave Wellbeing: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme) Personal & Professional Development: Individual discretionary Training budget Book Club - mission aligned, up to 4 per year Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status. We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance. To apply, submit your application via Applied. Interviews will be held throughout January & later into the year if necessary. For informal enquiries, please contact us at . Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses.
Experience with financial transactions, particularly SPVs or other structured lending arrangements. A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., credit or public sector law). An ability to balance legal rigor with commercial pragmatism to help us achieve impact-led outcomes. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well with internal teams and external partners. Desirable experience: Experience working in a small business, not-for-profit, charity, NGO, public sector, or finance organisation. Personal Characteristics Collaborative and a strong team player, thriving in a dynamic environment. Clear and confident communicator, able to demystify legal complexities for non-legal colleagues.
- Passionate about making a difference and working for a purpose-led organisation. Pragmatic, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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