In‑House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a skilled In House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer for a prestigious financial services organisation in Glasgow. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing compliance risks, and supporting product innovation. The ideal candidate will have qualified solicitor status and a strong background in financial regulations. A competitive salary of £90,000 to £105,000, along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities, will be offered, in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor status with a focus on retail and private banking law.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate legal documents effectively.
• Experience in advising on complex legal matters within the financial services industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic legal advice on retail and private banking products.
• Managing legal and regulatory risk across consumer banking activities.
• Supporting product innovation while ensuring compliance.
• Advising senior stakeholders on legal risk and governance matters.
• Contributing to legal strategy and policy development.

Skills

Qualified solicitor status

Knowledge of financial services regulations

Effective drafting and negotiation

Experience in complex legal matters

Excellent communication skills

Proactive risk management

Job description

• High-profile in-house role with real strategic influence
• Excellent progression, support and long-term career prospects

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded, award-winning financial services organisation known for its strong governance, progressive culture and commitment to developing its people. With a reputation for excellence in consumer banking, the organisation offers lawyers exposure to complex, market-leading work within a supportive and inclusive environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Providing strategic legal advice on retail and private banking products, propositions and regulatory change
• Managing legal and regulatory risk across consumer banking activities
• Supporting product innovation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Advising senior stakeholders on legal risk, governance and control matters
• Contributing to legal strategy, policy development and continuous improvement

The Successful Applicant

A successful In House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer should have:

• Qualified solicitor status with a focus on retail and private banking law.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate legal documents effectively.
• Experience in advising on complex legal matters within the financial services industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £105,000 per annum.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities to work in a leading financial services organisation.
• Professional development and career progression prospects.
• A permanent role based in Glasgow (HYBRID), offering stability and growth.

If you are a skilled In House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the financial services industry, apply now to join a respected organisation in Glasgow.