In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK bank is seeking an experienced In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer. The role involves advising on legal and regulatory risks, drafting agreements, and providing legal support for compliance matters. Candidates should have at least 5 years PQE and experience in consumer regulatory work. The bank offers a competitive salary of £90-105k plus benefits in a supportive culture focused on colleague wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in consumer product regulatory work and advising on insurance products or private banking.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory risks across retail and private banking products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex banking documentation.
• Provide legal support for product launches and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with business and risk teams to mitigate legal exposure.
• Support risk management strategy for banking operations.

Skills

Regulatory risk

Contract drafting

Compliance

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Work on high-profile retail & private banking deals at a major UK bank
• Competitive package + supportive culture

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognised retail bank with a long-standing presence in UK banking - known for its inclusive, people‑centred culture and supportive working environment. They invest heavily in colleague wellbeing, professional development and inclusion. Working here means joining a forward‑thinking employer that values diversity, mental and physical health, and long‑term career growth.

Job Description

The In‑house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer will be:

• Advising on legal and regulatory risks across retail and private banking products and services
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex banking documentation and agreements
• Providing legal support for product launches, regulatory change and compliance matters
• Working closely with business and risk teams to mitigate legal exposure and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Supporting risk‑management strategy and governance for retail & private banking operations

The Successful Applicant

The In‑house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE
• Experienced in consumer product regulatory work and advising on insurance products or private banking ideally
• Strong with regulatory risk, compliance, contract drafting and negotiation
• Comfortable working collaboratively across business, risk and compliance teams
• Able to manage complex legal issues in a fast‑moving banking environment

What's on Offer

Salary between £90 - 105k dependent on experience plus benefits.