Legal Counsel – Financial Services | London (Office-based)
Permanent | Full-time
An established international bank with a long-standing presence in London is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join its close-knit legal and governance function.
Operating within a highly regulated environment, the bank supports cross-border financial activity and trade, with an emphasis on robust compliance and corporate governance.
As Legal Counsel, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver clear, practical advice across a range of legal and regulatory matters. This is a broad, varied position offering exposure to commercial contracts, employment law, company secretarial duties, and customer agreements.
The role also involves oversight of external legal providers and contributing to internal policy and procedural updates.
Key responsibilities include:
* Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts with suppliers, service providers, and customers
* Providing legal input on employment law, disputes, and claims management
* Supporting company secretarial and corporate governance matters
* Advising on regulatory changes and the legal impact on bank policies and operations
* Liaising with and instructing external counsel as required
What we're looking for:
* UK-qualified lawyer (preferred) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial services
* Demonstrable experience advising on banking products, employment law, and general commercial legal matters
* Proactive and confident communicator with strong research and drafting skills
* Experience with corporate governance or company secretarial matters is beneficial
Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position in central London. Remote or hybrid working is not available for this role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute legal professional looking to step into a broad in-house role within a niche, well-respected banking environment.
To apply for this role, please do so via this advert, or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on ccripps@venngroup.com