Group Financial Services Solicitor (12 Month Contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Services Solicitor to join our Legal team for a 12 month fixed term contract. You will provide commercially aware, forward looking, efficient and effective legal services in relation to retail financial services and products to relevant functions across YBS.

As an employer who encourages flexible working, please get in touch if you wish to discuss flexible or reduced working hours. The Legal team works on a blended basis with significant freedom to work from home or in our Leeds office, as preferred.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Services solicitor to develop their experience/skills with a leading national financial services institution, gaining exposure to exciting and diverse work, with the benefit of an experienced and supportive team around you!

Providing expert and strategic legal advice on a timely basis as required across YBS with particular emphasis on advising upon mortgages and mortgage propositions, and financial services law and regulation.

Along with other lawyers in the team, you will have responsibility for drafting, reviewing, maintaining and advising upon product related terms and conditions and other relevant customer documentation across the Group, regularly reviewing to ensure ongoing compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

A key part of the role will be advising on strategic change projects, new mortgage propositions, and the digitisation of our customer offerings. You will also be advising on transactional product queries, financial promotions, and various discreet legal issues that arise from time to time.

You will be an innovative thinker, someone who is aware of what is happening in the financial services sector and how this may affect our business, customers, and our products. You will be someone who is always looking for ways we can improve and engaging with key people across the business and challenging effectively.

About you

For this role, we need a solicitor with a good level of experience working in financial services law (either in private practice or in-house). Experience of advising on mortgages/the regulation of mortgages is required.

Most importantly, you will be diligent, friendly, and have a real enthusiasm to develop your skills/experience in financial services law, with an aptitude for asking questions and reading around areas of law.

Other key pieces of experience you will need include:

1. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive or other relevant legal qualification.
2. Relevant experience in relation to FS law and regulation.
3. Utilisation of excellent written and oral communication skills to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
4. Taking ownership of your own development and ensuring your knowledge is maintained.
5. Experience of advising on mortgages.

About us

At YBS, we don’t have shareholders; we have members. We care about people, and that includes you. Here, you’ll be respected for who you are, and you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. We’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays.

Bonus. At YBS, we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals, we’re all rewarded with an on-target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum of 15%).

Pension. We’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.

Healthcare. When you join us, you’ll have access to a range of health benefits including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

My Benefits. You’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality, and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sophie Harrison on sharrison@ybs.co.uk.