We are currently partnered with a leading financial institution to recruit an experienced Senior Legal Counsel who is a self-starter that can build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. The post holder will be providing maternity leave cover and joining an experienced team of eight.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Providing advice and support on legal issues, with a particular focus on the client’s business banking arm including current accounts, overdrafts, savings and FX products.
* Providing risk leadership and oversight of activities to mitigate legal risks across business banking, in accordance with the Risk Management Framework.
* Updating the business on changes to law and regulation, and supporting a simplification agenda, including products, processes and terms and conditions.
* Participating in key governance committees and forums as required.
Location: Birmingham based with 3 days in the office.
Duration: 9-month mat leave cover (potential to extend)
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with relevant mid to senior level experience gained within a financial institution and/or top tier private practice. A secondment from private practice at a financial institution would be an advantage.
* Knowledge and experience of retail banking law is essential (e.g. BCOBs, PSRs), and knowledge and experience of regulated lending is preferable (e.g. overdrafts, CCA)
* Excellent spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting style and approach to different audiences is essential.
* The ability to think independently being mindful of maintaining an appropriate balance between management and mitigation of legal risk and business efficacy.
* A team player who can work effectively in a high performing team and with people in the business at all levels.
If you are interested in applying for this role or for further details please contact Charlie Cripps on (ccripps@venngroup.com) or Mike Range (mrange@venngroup.com).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Financial Services and Legal Services
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