In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer in Manchester. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on regulatory risks and compliance for a major retail bank. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating banking documentation, supporting product launches, and working collaboratively with business teams. The role offers a competitive salary of between £90k and £105k, depending on experience, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a solicitor or equivalent.
• Experience in consumer product regulatory work.
• Strong skills in regulatory risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory risks across banking products.
• Draft and negotiate complex banking documentation.
• Provide legal support for product launches and compliance.

Skills

Regulatory risk management

Contract drafting and negotiation

Consumer product regulatory experience

Collaborative work across teams

Problem-solving in fast-paced environment

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE

Job description

We're seeking an In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer in Manchester to advise on legal and regulatory risk for a major retail bank. You'll be part of a large team supporting retail and private banking operations.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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

Job Offer

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