Our Legal, Compliance and Government & Regulatory Affairs department manages the legal services, reviews trade reports, educates to avoid unintentional rule breaches or conflicts of interest, and advices on regulatory and political challenges. We protect the integrity and reputation of the bank by managing legal risk to make transactions viable and safe. You will be advising on ethical conduct and identifying regulatory solutions. 

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing pragmatic and strategic advice on all aspects of law and regulation to front-office and other internal clients
• Supporting with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of documentation for the relevant businesses
• Instructing and managing external counsel as appropriate
• Proving Regulatory and standard setting advice, relating to derivative trading
• Managing ad hoc legal projects

Your skills and experience

• A good understanding of United Kingdom and/or European Union bank and financial services regulation
• Experience of working as a lawyer both in private practice and / or in-house
• The ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving ability

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs