Tech-Savvy Legal Counsel, Unsecured Lending (12 months)

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will manage a diverse workload supporting unsecured lending within Retail and Private Banking. Your responsibilities include providing clear legal advice, improving operational practices with technology, and managing legal costs. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in banking law and a strong customer-focused mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal and commercial advice on transactions and projects, in-house or at a leading UK firm.
• Knowledge of commercial and regulatory environments in Retail, Premier, and Private banking.
• Experience working with leading law firms and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fast-paced and varied workload across Retail and Private Banking.
• Deliver strategic legal advice aligned with business priorities.
• Drive improvements in team practices using AI and legal technology.

Skills

Tech-first approach

Commercially curious mindset

Strong communication skills

Customer-back mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Legal technology

Job description

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will manage a diverse workload supporting unsecured lending within Retail and Private Banking. Your responsibilities include providing clear legal advice, improving operational practices with technology, and managing legal costs. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in banking law and a strong customer-focused mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their expertise.