Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom ETRA Talent Full time

Our client, a Banking institution specializing in mortgages, real estate and wealth management, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal Counsel to join their legal team in London.


Role Overview:

The Legal Counsel will possess a robust understanding of English law, FCA and/or PRA rules and regulations, and comprehensive knowledge in banking, company, securities, mortgages, and derivatives laws and regulations. This role is perfect for a proactive legal professional with strong drafting and communication skills, ready to support the Head of Legal and senior management team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Head of Legal in risk assessment reporting and act as a Designated Business Reporting Officer.
  • Provide legal guidance to management, draft, review, and standardize documentation for commercial transactions.
  • Stay informed on legal requirements affecting banking transactions and communicate relevant legal updates to senior management.
  • Draft, verify, and approve legal documents, ensuring compliance with laws and policies, and enforceability.
  • Liaise with senior management, business, and back-office functions to ensure all legal work is carried out in-house where possible, and that all legal service requests are routed through the jobholder.
  • Assist the Head of Legal in managing the legal and company secretarial budget through disciplined cost management for the institution, its subsidiaries, and controlled entities.
  • Identify and implement effective means to rationalize the corporate structure and officerships of the institution, its subsidiaries, and controlled entities.
  • Provide legal and technical corporate secretarial support to business and support line departments in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Stay apprised of corporate secretarial best practices and legal developments in the UK, reporting material developments and efficiency opportunities to the CEO.
  • Provide assistance to the CEO on ad hoc projects, as required.


Essential Qualifications:

  • Qualified Solicitor.
  • Legal Practice Course.
  • Bachelor's degree.


Essential Experience:

  • Real Estate and Finance experience.
  • Outsourcing Agreements.
  • Employment Matters.
  • Proven experience of dealing with banking matters.
  • Strong drafting and communication skills.


Legal Background:

  • Good understanding of English law.
  • Good understanding of FCA and/or PRA rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of banking, company, securities, mortgages, and derivatives laws and regulations.


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