Legal Counsel

Overview

In this role you will provide expert banking law guidance to a leading financial institution. You will work with senior stakeholders to advise on lending transactions, loan documentation and security, while handling regulatory matters relevant to retail banking. The role sits in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on pragmatic, commercially minded legal support. You will shape outcomes in areas like insolvency, restructuring and financial crime, contributing to a collaborative, high-impact legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on lending transactions and draft/review loan documentation and security
• Provide regulatory counsel related to retail banking
• Assist with insolvency and restructuring matters
• Offer legal guidance on consumer credit legislation and regulation
• Address financial crime, AML and fraud considerations in banking
• Deliver general banking legal advice and risk assessment
• Support senior stakeholders with timely, pragmatic legal solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals

Key requirements

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• 8–12 years PQE
• Strong experience in the banking team of a UK law firm
• Extensive experience advising on lending transactions, loan documentation and corporate security
• Good knowledge of insolvency and restructuring

• Highly motivated and capable in a fast-paced environment
• Commercially minded with strong judgement
• Pragmatic and independent worker
• Regulatory matters in relation to retail banking
• Consumer credit legislation and regulation
• Financial crime, AML or fraud exposure

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