Counsel

Location:                          Sheffield / London / Hybrid Working                                              (Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week) Contract:                          Permanent Hours:                                 Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri) Salary:                               Up to £75,000 (Sheffield) / £90,000 (London) depending on experience  THE ROLE 
In this role, you will provide practical legal advice to help the Bank identify and manage legal risk, with a particular focus on consumer credit and other non-transactional regulatory matters, including freedom of information, data sharing and financial promotions.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, your responsibilities will include advising on the consumer credit regime, reviewing marketing materials, advising on complaints, freedom of information requests, internal bank policies and coordinating legal input on projects. Managing external legal advisers and contributing to knowledge sharing and training will also be part of your role.

Key skills for this role include sound legal judgement, experience advising on the consumer credit regime and the ability to explain complex issues clearly while taking a collaborative approach.  The role also requires effective prioritisation and a willingness to learn, alongside experience of managing stakeholder relationships.

You should be qualified to practise law in the UK. Experience at approximately four years’ post-qualification level is envisaged, although candidates with less relevant post-qualification experience will also be considered where their experience is relevant to the role. Experience in financial services, the public sector or an in-house legal team would be welcome.
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Key Benefits

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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more