Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Greater London, United Kingdom Shawbrook Full time

Legal Counsel - Legal Strategy Shawbrook is a purpose‑led financial institution, delivering personalised lending to SMEs, real estate and personal borrowers across carefully selected markets. With a unique blend of human expertise and advanced digital, tech and data capabilities, we create sustainable value for our stakeholders. Why Work With Us? Part of an innovative, customer‑focused bank that thrives on a modern, data‑driven culture. Fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise shape strategic legal matters. Diverse culture, commitment to social responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Clear career progression and a broad impact on key corporate, M&A and financial initiatives. The Role & Responsibilities The Legal Counsel – Legal Strategy supports Shawbrook’s central legal function, working closely with the Head of Legal Strategy. The role involves shaping, coordinating and executing strategic legal matters such as M&A, finance and treasury initiatives, corporate advisory, HR, and regulatory change projects. Your work enables the Legal Services team to focus on BAU activity. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic legal projects with guidance from the Head of Legal. Act as trusted adviser to internal stakeholders and collaborate across business functions. Identify and manage legal risks across central corporate matters including M&A, corporate advisory, finance and treasury, HR, and regulatory change. Support efficient delivery of strategic legal work, reduce external counsel reliance, and manage external legal advisers for cost effectiveness. Translate external advice into clear, actionable guidance; contribute to risk management frameworks, controls and policies. Assist the Company Secretariat with governance advice for strategic projects. Manage the external legal panel for strategic matters, ensuring quality, efficiency and commercial value. Facilitate training and knowledge‑sharing to enhance legal awareness and risk management across the organisation. The Person Qualified lawyer with experience in financial institutions, M&A, corporate or strategic advisory. Experienced working in legal teams and with senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen, able to apply legal advice in a practical business context. Proven track record supporting major transactions and regulatory change programmes. Confident in managing external counsel and driving cost‑efficient legal delivery. Reward & Benefits Your Wellbeing Family‑friendly policies – maternity, adoption and paternity from day 1. Free access to Headspace and Peppy digital health apps. Employee Assistance Programme covering a range of personal and professional topics. Cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts, and access to further wellness benefits. Your Lifestyle Minimum 27 days holiday per year with flexi‑holiday scheme options. Gym membership discounts nationwide and other high‑street and online discounts. Community support and charitable giving opportunities. Your Contribution Participation in annual discretionary bonus scheme. Shawbrook recognition schemes for outstanding performance. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance Industries Banking and Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

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