In-house Banking Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an In-house Banking Solicitor in Manchester. The role involves advising on consumer banking operations, drafting and negotiating agreements, and managing legal risks. Candidates should have 1-3 years PQE in banking or financial services and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position offers a salary of circa £65k plus benefits such as bonus, pension, and private health.

Benefits

Bonus

10% pension

Income protection

Life assurance

Private health support

Qualifications

• Solicitor (or equivalent) with 1-3 years of PQE in banking/financial services.
• Experience in consumer or retail banking operations, products or regulation.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and in project settings.

Responsibilities

• Advising on consumer banking operational matters and regulatory compliance.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, policies and procedures.
• Supporting project workstreams like product changes and system implementations.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to manage legal risk.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Solicitor (or equivalent) with 1-3 PQE

Job description

We are seeking an In-house Banking Solicitor in Manchester to join a high‑performing national team. You'll advise on consumer banking operations, support strategic projects, and help manage regulatory and transactional risk. This is a rare chance to build your legal career in a global financial services environment.

Client Details

You'll be working with a leading international financial services group with a strong reputation in UK banking. The organisation invests heavily in colleague wellbeing, inclusion, and development. Their culture emphasises respect, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They maintain robust diversity, equity & inclusion programmes and offer flexible working policies, mental health support, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Description

The In-house Banking Solicitor will be:

• Advising on consumer banking operational matters and regulatory compliance
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, policies and procedures
• Supporting project workstreams (e. product changes, system implementations)
• Liaising with internal stakeholders (operations, risk, compliance, business units)
• Escalating and managing legal risk, ensuring controls and escalation paths

Profile

The In-house Banking Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 1-3 PQE in banking/financial services
• Experience in consumer or retail banking operations, products or regulation
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and in project settings
• A proactive communicator with excellent stakeholder management

Job Offer

Salary circa £65k dependent on experience, plus benefits including bonus, 10% pension, income protection, life assurance, private health etc.