Legal Counsel - Financial Services
- Recruiter
- Clifton Search
- Location
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City of Bristol
London (Central)London (Greater)
- Salary
- Excellent Salary + Benefits
- Posted
- 12 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 19 Mar 2018
- Ref
- GB/CS/1485
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services, Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a leading provider of wealth and investment management services to private clients, professional advisers, charities, corporates and institutions.
Being part of a global financial services group, they provide a range of financial products and services to millions of clients globally.
From its base in Bristol, we are currently looking for an experienced In-House Lawyer to provide effective support to the business.
As a qualified lawyer your role will be to assist the Head of Legal and wider business with a very varied range of projects and tasks that require legal support.
From contract drafting and negotiation across a full spectrum of suppliers and partners, through to retail terms of business and client agreements, providing a day to day advice to the business and supporting a wide range of commercial and corporate projects. This role will give you a great opportunity to be involved in all aspects of a modern financial services organisation.
This business is highly inclusive with the legal division being a highly valued part of its senior management team.
This role requires a qualified UK lawyer with financial services experience. You will be highly effective in a team environment and be a natural communicator.
We are looking for the following;
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years of experience.
- A good understanding of retail financial services regulation, company law, corporate governance and company secretary accountabilities.
- Proven drafting skills.
- Strong communication, organisation and project skills.
- Ability to influence and engage key stakeholders.
We look forward to hearing from you.