Retail Banking Lawyer

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national financial services company seeks a Retail Banking Lawyer for a 12-month hybrid contract in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice on consumer banking products, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance. Join a dynamic team and advance your career in a role that allows for collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with valid practising certificate in a UK jurisdiction.
• Experience in retail banking law, preferably in-house or in private practice.
• Ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on product terms, conditions, and documentation.
• Respond to operational queries and manage outsourced legal advice.
• Oversee customer journey communications.

Skills

Risk Management

Legal Advising

Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Retail Banking Lawyer | Edinburgh | 12 month contract | Hybrid | £75,000 salary plus benefits

A leading national financial services company based in Edinburgh is looking to hire an additional Retail Banking Lawyer to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role is hybrid and can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with weekly attendance in the office required (2-3 days a week).

The Role

The Legal Team oversees all aspects of business and acts as strategic advisors to business colleagues. In the role of Legal Counsel, you will be specialising in consumer bank lending and saving products. You will identify and manage legal risk in delivering targeted, commercially-focused legal advice on all matters, including:

• Product terms and conditions and associated documentation.
• Customer journeys and communications.
• Responding to operational, complaint and process queries as they arise.
• Managing outsourced legal advice.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with valid practising certificate in a UK jurisdiction (practising certificates in relevant overseas jurisdictions may be considered).
• Retail banking legal experience either in-house or in private practice.
• Track record of delivering pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.
• Experience of strong relationship management (both internal and external stakeholders).
• Experience in consumer credit and CONC would be advantageous and desirable, including for example an understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Duty. Additionally, experience in non-lending consumer banking products would be welcome but not essential.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and apply for this Retail Banking Lawyer vacancy today. We look forward to welcoming you onto the team.