Sole Legal Counsel - Banking in City of London

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sole Legal Counsel to join a Bank. You will be responsible for providing legal support to the business.

Key duties include:

• Assist in managing the legal risk including reviewing policies and procedures
• Advise and assist the business on mortgage documentation, new product analysis, negotiating commercial agreements, and review all legal agreements
• Advise and assist the Operations and Risk departments on restructuring strategies where appropriate
• Advise and assist the business on legal issues with respect to current and incoming legislative and banking requirements
• Advise and assist in respect of drafting, reviewing, negotiating material outsourcing contracts
• Instructing external counsel where necessary and identifying potential legal risks and assessing the issues impacting legal risk, which ensures that all of the Bank’s risk management approaches are legally viable.
• Control of legal documentation
• Providing company secretarial services to the group companies

The successful candidate will be a UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE, including experience working in house in a bank legal department. General banking experience is essential and the ability to negotiate commercial contracts.

If the role is of interest, please apply below!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English