In-house Banking Solicitor

Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an In-house Banking Solicitor in Manchester to join a high‑performing national team. You'll advise on consumer banking operations, support strategic projects, and help manage regulatory and transactional risk. This is a rare chance to build your legal career in a global financial services environment.
  • International FS business
  • Good package and scope on offer

About Our Client

You'll be working with a leading international financial services group with a strong reputation in UK banking. The organisation invests heavily in colleague wellbeing, inclusion, and development. Their culture emphasises respect, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They maintain robust diversity, equity & inclusion programmes and offer flexible working policies, mental health support, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Job Description

The In-house Banking Solicitor will be:

  • Advising on consumer banking operational matters and regulatory compliance
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, policies and procedures
  • Supporting project workstreams (e.g. product changes, system implementations)
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders (operations, risk, compliance, business units)
  • Escalating and managing legal risk, ensuring controls and escalation paths

The Successful Applicant

The In-house Banking Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent) with 1-3 PQE in banking/financial services
  • Experience in consumer or retail banking operations, products or regulation
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
  • Comfortable working cross‑functionally and in project settings
  • A proactive communicator with excellent stakeholder management

What's on Offer

Salary circa £65k dependent on experience, plus benefits including bonus, 10% pension, income protection, life assurance, private health etc.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6849704
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-102025-6849704