Senior Legal Counsel: Banking Litigation & Strategy

Metro Bank Plc; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Metro Bank Plc is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to lead our litigation and regulatory risk function. You will set strategy for complex disputes, manage investigations and remediation matters, and oversee significant litigation from statements of case to settlement or judgment.

You will also build strong relationships with the Board and senior management, oversee external counsel, and develop junior team members while navigating a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales.
• Substantial post-qualification contentious experience.
• Financial services litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Set litigation strategy and manage disputes, investigations, and remediation matters.
• Oversee statements of case, evidence, and proceedings to settlement or judgment.
• Lead and develop junior lawyers and manage external counsel.

Skills

Complex disputes

Regulatory investigations

Litigation strategy

Board communication

Team leadership

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

Metro Bank Plc is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to lead our litigation and regulatory risk function. You will set strategy for complex disputes, manage investigations and remediation matters, and oversee significant litigation from statements of case to settlement or judgment.

You will also build strong relationships with the Board and senior management, oversee external counsel, and develop junior team members while navigating a fast-paced financial services environment.