Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsSenior Board facing legal role in regulated financial services£80,000 to £95,000 plus 10.6% pension and 4% bonusAbout Our ClientOur client is a well established and purpose led financial services organisation with a strong reputation for putting customers, colleagues and communities at the heart of its decision making.The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and continues to invest in its people, technology and long term growth. It has received significant external recognition for its workplace culture, responsible business practices and commitment to colleague wellbeing and development.Job DescriptionThe Deputy General Counsel will be:* Providing strategic and pragmatic legal advice to the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders across legal, regulatory, governance and commercial matters* Leading the identification and management of legal risk, monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their impact across the organisation* Providing specialist advice across FCA and PRA regulation, the Building Societies Act, Consumer Duty, mortgage lending, savings products, operational resilience and financial services legislation* Leading legal support on major commercial contracts, supplier arrangements, procurement exercises, strategic projects and contentious matters* Supporting corporate governance activities while providing leadership and technical direction to members of the legal and secretariat functionThe Successful ApplicantThe Deputy General Counsel should be:* A solicitor, barrister or equivalent with significant legal experience gained within regulated financial services, either in house or within private practice* Experienced in advising on FCA and PRA requirements, financial services regulation, the Building Societies Act and Consumer Duty* Comfortable advising Boards, Executive Committees and senior leadership teams on complex and commercially significant matters* Strong across commercial contracts, corporate governance, legal risk management, regulatory compliance and financial services products* An influential senior lawyer with excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, ideally with experience leading others and managing external legal advisersWhat's on OfferThis is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior and highly influential legal role within an established financial services organisation.The package includes:* Salary of £80,000 to £95,000* 4% performance related bonus* Pension contribution of up to 10.6%* Hybrid working with two days a week in the office* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Ability to buy or sell up to five days annual leave* Life assurance at four times salary* Access to discounted private medical insurance* Two paid volunteering days each year* Employee discounts, wellbeing support and flexible benefits* Strong opportunities for continued professional development and career progressionBeyond the package, this role offers genuine Board and Executive exposure, the opportunity to influence legal and regulatory strategy and a broad remit across one of the most heavily regulated areas of UK business.If you're an experienced Deputy General Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.ContactMichael BaileyQuote job refJN-082026-7081971Phone number+441132437739Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorBanking & Finance - In HouseSectorBusiness ServicesWhereBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameMichael BaileyConsultant phone+441132437739Job referenceJN-082026-7081971
