General Counsel - High Growth Financial Services Company - Dublin - REF
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Conekt Legal is working in close partnership with an ambitious, product-driven financial services business as it enters its next phase of international growth. They are now looking to appoint a General Counsel to take ownership of legal and regulatory strategy across the UK & Ireland and international jurisdictions.
This is a pivotal, executive-level appointment, reporting directly to the International CEO and sitting at the heart of strategic decision-making.
This role would suit an ambitious and driven, commercially minded senior in-house lawyer keen to work in a fast paced and high growth business.
Why this role stands out- This is an exciting opportunity to step into a General Counsel role in a business where legal is a strategic driver of growth.
- You'll be trusted to set direction, challenge thinking, and build frameworks that enable innovation in a complex regulatory landscape.
- From shaping market entry strategies to advising on product evolution, your input will directly influence how the business grows and competes.
- You'll collaborate across compliance, product, finance, HR, and group functions, while also managing key external relationships.
- Setting and leading the legal and regulatory agenda across multiple jurisdictions
- Acting as a strategic advisor to the executive team and Board
- Guiding the business through regulatory complexity with clear, commercial advice
- Supporting the development and launch of financial products, particularly within consumer finance / instalment lending
- Advising on go-to-market models, partnerships, and distribution strategies
- Playing a central role in high-value commercial negotiations and partnerships
- Overseeing data protection strategy and risk management
- Ensuring strong governance frameworks that support a scaling business
- Acting as a key connector across legal, compliance, and wider business teams
- A senior, qualified lawyer (NI, England & Wales and/or Ireland)
- Proven experience operating at, or ready to step into General Counsel level
- Strong grounding in financial services regulation (consumer credit experience is a significant advantage)
- Experience working closely with product and commercial teams
- A track record of operating effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial instinctConfidence and credibility to operate at executive and Board level
If youl are interested in this role and would like to have a confidential chat to discuss further please get in touch at or call .
Job Reference Number: REF