Senior In-House Retail & Private Banking Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Retail and Private Banking Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This senior advisory role involves legal oversight for banking products, regulatory changes, and risk management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in UK banking regulation and a strong ability to advise business stakeholders. This permanent position offers a salary up to £120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in retail or private banking.
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating complex financial documentation.
• Confident operating in a regulated financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory risk across banking products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate banking agreements.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and compliance matters.
• Work closely with business and risk teams.

Skills

Legal and regulatory risk management

Drafting and negotiating complex banking documentation

Pragmatic commercial advice

Experience in UK banking regulation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

A global financial services organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Retail and Private Banking Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This senior advisory role involves legal oversight for banking products, regulatory changes, and risk management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in UK banking regulation and a strong ability to advise business stakeholders. This permanent position offers a salary up to £120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career advancement.