CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | GENERAL COUNSEL | LEGAL DIRECTOR

In-House Legal & Recoveries - Specialist Lending / Asset Finance
East Midlands HQ | Hybrid Working (1-2 days office)
c. £120,000 - £150,000 + Bonus + LTIP + Car Allowance + Benefits

We are recruiting a commercially astute Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to join a high-growth, independent finance group. This in-house legal leadership role offers genuine boardroom impact, leading legal, litigation, and recoveries operations in a regulated lending environment.
As CLO, you will oversee legal disputes, regulatory compliance, collections strategy, and commercial contract negotiation. The role is hybrid with 1-2 days/week in the East Midlands HQ, ideal for a Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner ready to transition into a strategic in-house legal role.
This is a rare opportunity to move from private practice into a full executive leadership role - without billing targets, and with the influence to shape legal policy, recoveries, and board decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all legal and commercial dispute matters, litigation strategy, and contract reviews.
• Oversee internal collections and recoveries teams, including End of Term operations.
• Chair the Impairments Committee and report key risk insights to the executive team.
• Develop and implement legal frameworks for asset recoveries, defaults, and loan enforcement.
• Negotiate and advise on finance agreements, trading contracts, and lender partnerships.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, compliance, and regulatory bodies.