Senior Legal Counsel

Leeds Temporary £100,000 - £125,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join their growing In-house function on a fixed term contract. This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a Bank in Leeds and work on Finance transactions and support on delivering the banks key objectives.
  • Rare opportunity to join a growing bank in Leeds
  • Highly competitive remuneration package on offer

About Our Client

Our client is a state owned bank with a growing legal function. The client has a core objective to drive sustainable growth across the UK and drive infrastructure investment. They have a large office in central Leeds and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel will deal with a range of responsibilities including;

  • Leading on a range of deals across asset and project finance and equity deals
  • review infrastructure transactions
  • act as a trusted partner with stakeholders across the bank to mitigate risk
  • work with colleagues to support the bank on delivering their core objectives
  • monitor performance of legal suppliers
  • support on managing juniors in the team

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

  • A background in Banking & Finance law gained in practice or In-house
  • Ideally In-house experience gained through secondments or working in-house
  • A track record of handling large finance transaction
  • Able to start the role at short notice and commit to 12 months
  • High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas.
  • Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
  • First class interpersonal and communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging between £100,000 - £125,000 per annum.
  • A generous holiday allowance of 30 days.
  • An attractive bonus scheme.
  • Pension contribution up to 20%.
  • An inclusive, collaborative and supportive company culture.
Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6471729
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-072024-6471729