2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsApplication Deadline: Friday 27 June 2025Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in Office & 2 WFHAbout UsCynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank serving the needs of ‘scale up’ or medium sized and fast-growing SMEs; professionals; high net worth and mass affluent individuals, in essence those market segments that still value human service enabled by great technology.Application Deadline: Friday 27 June 2025Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in Office & 2 WFHAbout UsCynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank serving the needs of ‘scale up’ or medium sized and fast-growing SMEs; professionals; high net worth and mass affluent individuals, in essence those market segments that still value human service enabled by great technology.We recognise that professional and personal lives often overlap and our mission is to help empower our customers to achieve their ambitions by serving all their interdependent banking needs. We provide a comprehensive range of digitally enabled products and services to meet the property finance, business and commercial banking, private banking and personal savings needs of our customers.Our human and digital model transforms banking for customers who still value a face-to-face relationship that is enabled by the latest digital technology.We partner with firms such as Google Cloud, Cigniti and Slalom as we continue to innovate in the human digital space.Cynergy Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Eligible deposits with Cynergy Bank plc are protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.For more information on Cynergy Bank visit www.cynergybank.co.ukCompany BenefitsCompetitive Salary and Company BonusCompetitive holiday allowance plus bank holidaysOption to purchase an additional 10 days holidayPension contribution and Life AssuranceIncome Protection Scheme and Season Ticket LoanMedical Cover (After Probation)Electric Car Scheme and Money Coach (After Probation)The Role:To support its strategic growth and transformation agenda, Cynergy Bank is looking for an experienced banking and finance lawyer, qualified to practice in England and Wales. Reporting to the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. The role involves working closely across all areas of the bank including product development, lending, corporate, commercial and capital markets. The role will provide an opportunity to interact with leadership from an early stage.Responsibilities:Provide support to the Group General Counsel across a challenging and complex range of legal mattersProvide end-to-end legal advice across commercial documentation including lending and product termsSupport strategic initiatives across the Bank, providing general advice and counsel where requiredReview legal and regulatory developments in the market generally and support the business in implementing any changes to processesSupport the enhancement of the legal department capabilities, finding efficiencies for supporting productivityBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersRepresent the legal department across projects and Bank transformationSupport the compliance and company secretarial agenda as required by the General CounselSupervise and support junior members of the teamEssential Knowledge & Experience:Must be qualified to practice law in England and Wales, registered with Solicitors Regulatory Authority and holding a current practising certificate issued by them.Excellent communication Skills (both written and verbal)Qualified Solicitor or Barrister of at least 5 years PQE or equivalentBroad experience in lending and commercial matters, working on large commercial lending transactions under time pressureStrong drafting, negotiation and transaction and stakeholder management experienceProactive, collaborative and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environmentDesirable knowledge & Experience:Experience in-house within a bank or finance providerKnowledge and demonstrable experience of commercial bankingExperience in a wide variety of legal mattersFinancial services experienceCCA/asset finance experienceBehavioural Attributes:Commitment to continuous learning and development and ability to learn quicklyAttention to detailPragmatic approach to problem solvingCommercial approachStrong desire obtain the right outcome for colleagues and customers.Good team playerQuick to learn and adaptSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesBankingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cynergy Bank by 2xGet notified about new Legal Counsel jobs in London, England, United Kingdom.Counsel - Business & Legal Affairs, UK Scripted SeriesLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoLegal Counsel, United Kingdom and IrelandUxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLegal Counsel IP & Marketing (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)London, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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