The VP Lawyer will provide expert legal advice and support within the financial services industry, focusing on cash management products and services. This role is based in London and involves ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and delivering strategic legal solutions
Client Details
Our client is one of the UK's top international banking groups, operating across retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. They have a significant presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and are committed to maintaining high professional standards with a well-established legal function across the UK.
Description
* Provide legal advice on cash management products and services within the financial services sector.
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to Corporate banking matters.
* Ensure compliance with UK and international regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business and compliance teams.
* Advise on risk management strategies and help mitigate legal risks.
* Support the resolution of legal disputes and manage external counsel when required.
* Monitor legal developments and provide updates to relevant teams.
* Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives affecting the legal department.
Profile
The successful applicant should have:
* Qualified solicitor status in England and Wales
* Experience in financial services, particularly in cash management or banking law.
* Strong knowledge of relevant UK and international regulations.
* Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Job Offer
* Competitive salary up to £135,000 depending on candidate experience
* Permanent role based in the heart of London with hybrid working
* Opportunities to work on high-profile projects within the financial services industry.
* Potential for career growth within a large organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Lawyer to join a reputable financial services organisation. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your legal career.
Desired Skills and Experience
Our client is one of the UK's top international banking groups, operating across retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. They have a significant presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and are committed to maintaining high professional standards with a well-established legal function across the UK.
Your day-to-day will include:
1. Provide legal advice on cash management products and services within the financial services sector.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements related to Corporate banking matters.
3. Ensure compliance with UK and international regulatory requirements.
4. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business and compliance teams.
5. Advise on risk management strategies and help mitigate legal risks.
6. Support the resolution of legal disputes and manage external counsel when required.
7. Monitor legal developments and provide updates to relevant teams.
8. Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives affecting the legal department.
The successful applicant should have:
1. The ability to act as solicitor in England and Wales
2. Experience in financial services, particularly in cash management or banking law.
3. Strong knowledge of relevant UK and international regulations.
4. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Your benefits will include:
* Competitive salary up to £135,000 depending on candidate experience
* Permanent role based in the heart of London with hybrid working
* Opportunities to work on high-profile projects within the financial services industry.
* Potential for career growth within a large organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Lawyer to join a reputable financial services organisation. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your legal career.