Interim Banking Lawyer - Global Bank

Job description

nterim Lending Lawyer | Business Banking

We are working with a leading UK financial institution seeking an experienced Lending Lawyer to join its Business & Commercial Banking legal team on an interim basis from August until the end of 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with business banking, lending products or retail banking experience to support a broad lending portfolio spanning sole traders, SMEs and mid-market customers.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of lending products and strategic projects, including product development, digital transformation initiatives and regulatory change.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of business banking lending products, including loans and overdrafts.
• Supporting the development and launch of new lending products.
• Advising on digital lending journeys and customer application processes.
• Reviewing and updating lending documentation and templates.
• Supporting remediation and change projects across the lending business.
• Advising on legal and regulatory risks impacting lending products.
• Providing legal support on government-backed lending schemes and intermediary distribution channels.
• Working closely with product, risk, compliance and business stakeholders.

About You

• Qualified lawyer from England & Wales
• Experience within a bank, challenger bank, financial institution or private practice banking team.
• Strong understanding of lending products within a business banking or retail banking environment.
• Experience advising on product development, governance or regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and/or Consumer Duty would be highly desirable.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

The Opportunity

• August start (potential for sooner)
• Contract running through to the end of the year.
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office.
• One-stage interview process.

If you have business banking lending experience and are interested in working on a broad range of products, digital initiatives and regulatory projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2026

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