Senior Legal Counsel: Banking Tech & Outsourcing

Aldermore Bank; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in Reading seeks a skilled legal advisor to manage operational legal needs within retail banking and corporate sectors. This role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial legal knowledge and experience with IT contracts. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial legal and regulatory issues in banking.
• Proven experience with IT contracts like SaaS, PaaS, and software licenses.
• Excellent skills in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on banking operations and compliance.
• Support the Head of Legal in managing various projects.

Skills

Commercial legal knowledge

Project management

Ability to build relationships

Self-motivation

Experience with IT contracts

Job description

A reputable financial institution in Reading seeks a skilled legal advisor to manage operational legal needs within retail banking and corporate sectors. This role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial legal knowledge and experience with IT contracts. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive remuneration package.