In House Employment Counsel

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal team as an In-House Counsel in a major UK bank. This exciting role involves providing expert legal advice on regulatory matters, shaping legal strategy, and mentoring juniors. Enjoy flexible working and a culture of collaboration while making an impact in responsible banking.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in retail financial services (5-10+ PQE).
• Track record of advising on product development.
• Passion for training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across various banking products.
• Support regulatory compliance and product development.
• Draft and review legal documents and provide training.

Skills

Consumer Regulation

Product Development

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Risk Management

Litigation

Communication

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Are you a qualified Employment lawyer seeking your next In-House Counsel role? Join a respected Non-Lending Consumer Products & Propositions legal team supporting the Retail and Private Banking division of a major UK bank. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of product innovation, regulation, and risk management within a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.

Why this role?

You’ll work alongside expert legal and business professionals on a wide variety of regulatory matters across savings, insurance, and private banking. You’ll help shape legal strategy, provide practical advice on consumer product compliance, and support the business in delivering customer-focused propositions—all while building your own expertise through exposure to complex legal work and supportive leadership.

What you’ll do:

Provide strategic legal advice across savings, insurance, and private banking products.

Support product development, proposition simplification, and regulatory compliance.

Identify and manage legal risk across a dynamic and regulated environment.

Advise on change initiatives, represent the business in disputes, and handle regulatory enquiries.

Draft, review, and update legal documents aligned with current laws and company policy.

Deliver clear, engaging legal training to colleagues at all levels.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align business goals with legal obligations.

Mentor junior team members and support knowledge-sharing across the team.

What you bring:

Qualified lawyer with strong experience in consumer regulation in retail financial services (5-10+PQE)

A track record of advising on product development and regulatory change.

Insurance or private banking experience is a plus.

Strong judgement and ability to anticipate and mitigate legal risk.

Excellent communication skills—able to translate complex law into business-friendly advice.

Experience in litigation or regulatory investigations involving consumer products.

Passion for training, mentoring, and supporting team development.

What sets this team apart:

Join a team that values integrity, inclusion, and shared success. You’ll enjoy flexible working, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture built on respect and collaboration. It’s a great place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on responsible banking.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Salary: Highly Competitive Salary + Package

Salary: Salary + Bonus + Flexible Working