Job Description
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)
Rate: £500-£650 PAYE basis.
Requirements
1. Qualified solicitor with relevant mid to senior level experience gained within a financial institution and/or top tier private practice. A secondment from priv...