VP Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Retail and Private Banking Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This senior advisory role involves legal oversight for banking products, regulatory changes, and risk management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in UK banking regulation and a strong ability to advise business stakeholders. This permanent position offers a salary up to £120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in retail or private banking.
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating complex financial documentation.
• Confident operating in a regulated financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory risk across banking products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate banking agreements.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and compliance matters.
• Work closely with business and risk teams.

Skills

Legal and regulatory risk management

Drafting and negotiating complex banking documentation

Pragmatic commercial advice

Experience in UK banking regulation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

A global financial services organisation is seeking a Retail and Private Banking Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Birmingham. This is a senior advisory role supporting retail and private banking products, regulatory change and risk management. You'll work closely with business, compliance and risk stakeholders on high-profile matters.

Client Details

The client is a leading global banking institution with a strong UK presence and an established in-house legal function. Known for its investment in people, diversity and professional development, the organisation offers a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, market-leading work, strong governance frameworks and a genuine focus on work-life balance and long-term careers within financial services.

Description

• Advising on legal and regulatory risk across retail and private banking products and services
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex banking documentation and agreements
• Supporting product launches, regulatory change initiatives and compliance matters
• Working closely with business, compliance and risk teams to mitigate legal exposure
• Contributing to governance frameworks and risk-management strategy within retail and private banking

Profile

• A solicitor or equivalent with significant PQE gained in retail or private banking
• Experienced in UK banking regulation and regulatory risk management
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating complex financial services documentation
• Able to provide pragmatic, commercial advice to senior business stakeholders
• Confident operating within a large, regulated financial services environment

Job Offer

This permanent role offers a salary of up to £120,000 alongside a comprehensive benefits package typical of a global bank, including bonus potential, pension, private healthcare and flexible working. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-value work with clear career progression opportunities within a well-resourced in-house legal team. This is more than just a job-it's a long-term career opportunity at the forefront of retail and private banking. If you're an experienced Retail and Private Banking Lawyer, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.