General Counsel
- Recruiter
- Legal Professionals
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 03 Feb 2017
- Ref
- MAE14076
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Banking, Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a well-established commercial bank who provide a range of services including offering retail products. They are looking for a senior lawyer with retail banking experience as a General Counsel to be the point of contact for legal advice for the business. This is a fantastic opportunity with a dynamic business providing a high level of autonomy and will be ideal for a senior lawyer looking for the next step in their career.
THE ROLE
As a General Counsel, you will be responsible for the legal function of the business.
The primary responsibilities include:
- Working in conjunction with senior management and other parts of the business to provide legal advice and be the point of contact for legal matters across the bank.
- Provide advice on retail banking matters
- Managing, negotiating and reviewing lending and commercial credit documentation.
- Undertake a variety of general legal matters including commercial contracts, regulatory matters, providing legal advice on new business plans.
- Liaise with external counsel when required for legal advice
THE CANDIDATE
- The candidate must have at least 3 years’ post qualified experience including good knowledge of retail banking
- Experience in a General Counsel/Head of Legal role is not essential
*Candidates outside of this bracket will be considered if they are able to demonstrate the prerequisite experience required.