Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a large bank based in Leeds. The ideal candidate will possess a strong banking and finance background, with a minimum of 8 years PQE. The role offers a competitive salary in the range of £120,000 to £125,000, generous holiday, and excellent pension contributions. This position is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to further their career in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days annually

Excellent pension contribution up to 20%

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health care benefits

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a background in banking and finance or corporate law.
• Minimum of 8 years PQE preferred.
• Experience from private practice or in-house background.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to legal risk management framework.
• Act as subject matter expert on legal requirements.
• Review complex infrastructure transactions.

Skills

Solicitor with background in banking and finance

Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents

Interest in financial services sector

Job description

Overview

• Great opportunity for a senior legal counsel to join a large bank
• Great salary and competitive benefits on offer

About Our Client

The client is a bank based in Leeds with a mandate to drive growth across the UK and help the government deliver on their clean energy missions. The client offers great support and development opportunities alongside competitive benefits.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will get involved in a range of work and responsibilities including;

• Contributing to the development, implementation, and review of the legal risk management framework for a designated area of legal risk, including controls and identify opportunities for improvement to manage the risk appetite for the Fund in key areas of legal risk.
• Acting as the subject matter expert on existing and emerging legal requirements affecting designated business activities (e.g. general lending, asset finance, project finance, equity, employment, public law, etc.) to ensure they are within the legal risk appetite.
• Reviewing complex, bespoke infrastructure transactions with the Fund providing debt, equity or guarantees advice and partner with key stakeholders to provide independent solutions.
• Acting as a trusted partner with key stakeholders across the Fund to identify, assess and mitigate legal risks and determine appropriate controls and resources.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Legal Counsel should have / be;

• A Solicitor with a background in banking and finance or corporate law
• Coming from a private practice or In-house background
• An interest to work in the financial services sector
• Ties to Leeds
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Likely to be a minimum of 8 years PQE

What\'s on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £120000 to £125000 per annum.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days annually.
• An excellent pension contribution up to 20%
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.