Legal Counsel - Payments

Fry & Brown; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Sensible working hours

Opportunities for mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

An international banking group seeks a talented Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in London. The role involves providing legal support for a new credit card launch and ongoing banking matters, engaging with stakeholders, and influencing project direction. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with experience in payments or banking. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with a passion for payments and consumer banking.
• Experienced in offering legal support within a financial context.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the private banking team on a new credit card launch.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to advise on legal strategy.
• Contribute to decision-making and influence the project's strategic direction.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Experience in payments, banking, or related fields

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Strong prioritisation skills

Job description

Overview

Director, Legal Recruiter, In-House Financial Services

Are you a UK-qualified lawyer with a passion for payments and consumer banking? Our client, a non-hierarchical international banking group, is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of an exciting new credit card launch, providing invaluable legal support to the private banking team. You will engage with stakeholders, contribute to key decisions, and influence the strategic direction of the project as well as advising on ongoing current account matters. The position promises a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere with opportunities for continuous professional development and mentorship from senior legal professionals within the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package and sensible working hours.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jane Fry at 020 3743 0697 or email [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the private banking team on a new credit card launch and ongoing current account matters.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to advise on legal strategy and risk management.
• Contribute to decision-making and influence the strategic direction of the project.
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a proactive approach to evolving legal requirements.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with experience in payments, banking, or related fields.
• Strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, and ability to take responsibility and make decisive choices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team while also performing independently; excellent communication skills; strong prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and sensible working hours.
• Supportive, non-hierarchical environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.