Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution financière primée recherche un Senior Legal Counsel à Manchester pour fournir un soutien juridique dans la gestion de trésorerie et aux opérations de paiement. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 5 ans d'expérience, sera prêt à travailler dans une culture d'entreprise moderne, et bénéficiera de formations continues et d'opportunités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Wellness facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Expérience pertinente dans les services financiers, pratique privée ou secteur.
• Compréhension des cadres réglementaires liés aux services de trésorerie.
• Capacité à gérer un volume élevé de travail sous pression.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien juridique pour les services de gestion de trésorerie.
• Négocier des contrats complexes et des accords de services.
• Conseiller sur les risques juridiques et réglementaires.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team player

Education

5+ PQE in Law

Job description

As a Senior Legal Counsel in Manchester, you'll oversee payments, regulatory, and product development work, advising an in-house finance team on transactional and regulatory matters.

Client Details

Join an award‑winning financial institution renowned for its global influence and modern, inclusive workplace culture. They offer cutting‑edge offices, wellness facilities, and robust diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, along with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This forward‑thinking employer invests in continuous professional development and provides clear paths for growth.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for the development and delivery of cash management services
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including cash management agreements, service contracts, and related documentation.
• Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with cash management operations across jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (product, risk, and compliance) to enable product innovation while ensuring legal compliance.

Profile

A successful Senior Legal Counsel will have:

• 5+ PQE and relevant financial services experience from private practice or industry.
• Cash Management/Payments experience (Treasury services, payments law, or transactional banking)
• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volume of work.
• Team player mindset to seamlessly fit into a collaborative team
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

Senior Legal Counsel package:

Salary c£100k plus benefits.

Work for a well-known brand and large supportive team.

Hybrid working from Manchester office.

Good progression and development support.