Assistant General Counsel, Birmingham (Hybrid), Banking

Job title:

Assistant General Counsel, Birmingham (Hybrid), Banking

Company

Vivo Talent

Job description

Job: Assistant General Counsel

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Salary: £80,000 to £115,000

Skills: Legal, Commercial, Employment, Privacy, Corporate, Counsel, Solicitor, Barrister, Lawyer

Our client, a rapidly expanding challenger Bank, is seeking an experienced lawyer to support their General Counsel and the wider business in its commercial aims, and to continue to ensure they meet their regulatory obligations.

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for advising on customer and third-party arrangements, supporting internal stakeholders on a wide variety of contract and engagement-related issues, and advising on legal matters ranging from Commercial Contracts, Employment, Privacy, Corporate, and Tax.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (e.g., service agreements and confidentiality agreements) and advise on customer and/or third-party arrangements
• Support the Bank on a wide variety of contract and engagement-related legal issues in collaboration with or under the direction of the General Counsel
• Advise on all legal matters addressing potential legal, professional, or reputational risks to the Bank in a forward-thinking manner
• Collaborate with team members to develop more effective and efficient ways to review and negotiate complex agreements or address new issues (e.g., master consulting agreements)
• Develop and maintain standard form contracts and related documents
• Continuous implementation, review, and update of applicable policies in our risk and compliance frameworks
• Supporting general legal matters – typically commercial contracts or employment issues
• Work with other members of the Bank on projects in support of broader initiatives
• Provide training across the organization on legal matters and compliance.

Experience

• Knowledge of banking products and direct experience in the Corporate Banking sector (preference for recent experience in the ‘challenger’ sector)
• Commercial common sense, product knowledge and technology experience, ideally with some regulatory experience.
• Good understanding of privacy/employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications & Personal Characteristics

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with 1-3 years PQE
• Ability to influence, engage and advise across departments.
• An energetic, self-starter attitude with the ability to work with limited oversight.

If this sounds of interest, then please don’t hesitate to send an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Expected salary

£115000 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:16:47 GMT

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