Senior In-House Counsel — Retail & Private Banking (Manchester)

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

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.