Join us as a Legal Counsel (12 months) This is an opportunity to join us in the Unsecured Lending and Financial Health and Support Legal team within Retail and Private Banking If youre delivery-focused, a self-starter, committed to continuous upskilling, and eager to learn and grow, then this high-profile role could offer the development opportunities you need to succeed This is your chance to demonstrate your expertise, drawing on your curiosity and deep understanding of general banking law and practice, as well as the Retail, Premier, and Private Banking sectors This role will be offered for a period of 12 months What you'll do As a Legal Counsel, youll manage a fast-paced and varied workload, supporting the unsecured lending parts of our Retail, Premier, and Private Banking businesses, as well as the Financial Health and Support team. Youll also work closely with stakeholders at all levels and partner with colleagues across Legal, Governance & Regulatory Affairs to deliver timely, effective, and efficient advice, projects, and initiatives, either independently or as part of a team. In addition, youll be: Delivering strategic, commercial, and clear legal advice thats easily understood by non-lawyers and provided at pace in line with business priorities Actively driving improvements in team operating practices and processes by identifying efficiencies and opportunities to save time and reduce costs through artificial intelligence (AI) and legal technology Managing legal costs through e-billing, auctions, and other cost-management tools, while fostering a culture of disciplined spending and strong financial controls The skills you'll need Were looking for a tech-first, driven, and commercially curious Legal Counsel. To succeed in this role, youll need to be a qualified solicitor with experience providing legal and commercial advice on transactions and projects, either in-house or within a leading UK law firm. Youll also need to bring a customer-back mindset, an appetite to leverage AI and technology, and strong communication skills. A solid understanding of the banks strategic priorities and a commitment to delivering excellent service to our stakeholders is essential as well. In addition, youll need: Knowledge of the Retail, Premier, and Private banking activities, along with the commercial and regulatory environments they operate in and the associated legal issues Experience working with leading law firms, professional advisers, and consultants The ability to stay up to date with relevant legal and market developments and share them as needed