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Senior Legal Counsel

Manchester Permanent £80,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
As a Senior Legal Counsel in Manchester, you'll oversee payments, regulatory, and product development work, advising an in-house finance team on transactional and regulatory matters.
  • Hybrid role in dynamic in‑house team
  • Great package and development opportunities on offer

About Our Client

Join an award‑winning financial institution renowned for its global influence and modern, inclusive workplace culture. They offer cutting‑edge offices, wellness facilities, and robust diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, along with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This forward‑thinking employer invests in continuous professional development and provides clear paths for growth.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support for the development and delivery of cash management services
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including cash management agreements, service contracts, and related documentation.
  • Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with cash management operations across jurisdictions.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (product, risk, and compliance) to enable product innovation while ensuring legal compliance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel will have:

  • 5+ PQE and relevant financial services experience from private practice or industry.
  • Cash Management/Payments experience (Treasury services, payments law, or transactional banking)
  • In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volume of work.
  • Team player mindset to seamlessly fit into a collaborative team
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

Senior Legal Counsel package:

Salary c£100k plus benefits.

Work for a well-known brand and large supportive team.

Hybrid working from Manchester office.

Good progression and development support.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6780020
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Retail Banking - Financial Advisory / Personal
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-072025-6780020