Legal Counsel, Niche Bank

Graff Search; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Job description

This leading Retail & Private Bank prides itself on its range of products and being part of the community in which it operates, ensuring customers enjoy a uniquely personal banking experience. With a strong commitment to adapting to customer needs and CSR, this bank continues to have a uniquely loyal customer base which continues to go from strength to strength.

The Opportunity

The bank now has an opportunity for a UK qualified Lawyer to join the business. In this position, you will play a key role in drafting and managing Retail & Private banking documents for the business, primarily related to multiple aspects of lending. As part of a small legal team, you will work closely with senior management; you will also work closely with the wider business and advise on a range of day to day matters common in the running of a UK bank, headquartered overseas.

About You

A lending (Retail, Private Banking and/or Real Estate) background is key, with knowledge of banking consumer products and the regulatory framework around these being helpful, or any real estate investment experience. A broad finance skill-set of any sectors will be considered; key will be a commercial approach and the ability and an interest in a varied role. Any Islamic finance experience would be welcome.

A positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for working with people and building relationships is also key.

The role requires a commercially minded financial services lawyer ideally with some lending experience who would like to step into a varied role, working closely with the business.