Watford

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Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sole Legal Counsel to join a Bank. You will be responsible for providing legal support to the business.


Key duties include:

  • Assist in managing the legal risk including reviewing policies and procedures
  • Advise and assist the business on mortgage documentation, new product analysis, negotiating commercial agreements, and review all legal agreements
  • Advise and assist the Operations and Risk departments on restructuring strategies where appropriate
  • Advise and assist the business on legal issues with respect to current and incoming legislative and banking requirements
  • Advise and assist in respect of drafting, reviewing, negotiating material outsourcing contracts
  • Instructing external counsel where necessary and identifying potential legal risks and assessing the issues impacting legal risk, which ensures that all of the Bank’s risk management approaches are legally viable.
  • Control of legal documentation
  • Providing company secretarial services to the group companies


The successful candidate will be a UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE, including experience working in house in a bank legal department. General banking experience is essential and the ability to negotiate commercial contracts.


If the role is of interest, please apply below!

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