Legal Counsel

Company: Danske Bank
Apply for the Legal Counsel
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

What we’re looking for

Essential:

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

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

  • Syndicated lending or housing association lending
  • In-house legal experience within a retail financial institution
  • Legal advice on regulatory matters, preferably in relation to retail banking
  • Consumer credit legislation and regulation
  • Financial crime, AML or fraud
  • Technology and digital initiatives within financial services
  • Payment services regulations
  • General banking legal advice

What will make you successful?

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, commercially minded, pragmatic and confident working with senior stakeholders. You’ll need excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

Danske Bank is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Hybrid working: Our hybrid approach is based on being “Better when Together”, with colleagues normally spending a minimum of 3 days per week at their base location and up to 2 days working remotely.

If you’re an experienced banking lawyer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a leading financial institution, we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

WHJS1_NI

…

Posted: October 12th, 2026