Senior Legal Advisor

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
About the Role

Michael Page (UK) is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our client, a state-owned bank in central Leeds. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and expertise in support of the Bank's compliance with all legal, constitutional, and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Key accountabilities include:

  • Assisting the Head of Governance, with their supervision, on all areas of work and responsibilities for key legal and governance risks, including complex and bespoke matters, in support of the Bank's compliance with all legal, constitutional, and governance requirements.
  • Developing and managing a legal framework for the bank's compliance with government requirements applicable to an arms' length body, many of which are listed in the Framework Document with HMT.
  • Conducting horizon scanning for new developments in law and guidance relevant to arms' length bodies pertinent to the work of the bank.
  • Advising on the bank's compliance with constitutional documents and delegated authorities.
  • Working with other internal and external legal advisers on matters of public law, regulation, procurement, litigation, deals, and investments of the bank.
  • Engaging, managing, and monitoring the performance of outsourced legal suppliers and panels to ensure the delivery of the business objectives and commercial considerations.
Requirements

The successful 'Legal Counsel' should have:

  • A background gained in private practice or in-house.
  • Knowledge of commercial law, FS regulatory, governance, corporate, and procurement would be desirable.
  • Likely to have around 2-7 years PQE.
  • Ties to Leeds.
What's on Offer

A competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £85,000 per annum, 30 days holiday leave, generous pension contribution, comprehensive health care coverage, and a hybrid working arrangement are available to the successful candidate.


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