VP Legal Counsel, Banking

About Our Client

Our client is one of the UK's leading multinational banks headquartered in London with over 200 years of banking expertise and 50,000 employees. Well established in a number of financial divisions across the globe including Corporate and Investment arms, their focus has remained providing innovative solutions to a variety of clients including their everyday customers.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities would include:

• Development and implementation of legal strategies related to the role's relevant product set, including the management of related risk
• Pro-active identification and provision of legal advice on applicable laws and regulations. Keeping up to date with changes to relevant regulations and ensuring they are effectively reflected within policies, standards, and controls.
• Creation and review of legal documents to ensure the bank's adherence with applicable laws and regulations
• Development and delivery of training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements
• Legal advice and support to the institution's corporate and investment divisions globally on a variety of transactions and projects
• Subject matter support in Legal department's representation of the bank in legal proceedings relating to your relevant product set, such as litigation and regulatory investigations

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

• 4+ post-qualification experience as a solicitor in the UK
• A strong background dealing with FCA regulations including payments
• Experience working within a financial / banking institution
• The ability to commute into London 2 days per week

What's on Offer

Your benefits will include:

• Base salary up to £125,000 depending on candidate experience
• Pension, non-contributory on your part
• 25 days' holiday with the ability to buy / sell days
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Additional optional benefits