Lawyer (FTC)

Your accountabilities will include;

• Operate as a specialist legal adviser in respect of restructuring and insolvency matters;
• Act as a source of professional expertise for partners and assist with the development of policy and procedures;
• Provide technical legal input to support delivery of transactions and projects in response to Legal and Regulatory change and continuous improvement;
• Provide support to our business areas on Legal Risk Management using the relevant risk management policy framework;
• Contribute to reporting of legal or governance issues within our area, inputting to recommended solutions as required;
• Build trust and maintain internal network and relationships to provide appropriate professional advice to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Positively influence the appropriate use of Legal Panel arrangements, in particular the selection, instruction and supervision of panel law firms and managing exceptions;
• Challenge and influence our partners, and deputise for senior colleagues where appropriate;
• Deal in a consistent manner with sophisticated matters according to scale, scope and specialism;
• Collaborate with the other key legal areas within Commercial Banking Legal, both to support our business and to positively influence our community as a great place to work.
• be agile and keen to upskill and willing to support legal, regulatory or other projects across CB Legal as well as wider CB Legal teams, products and businesses as appropriate.

What we'll need from you;

• A current practising certificate in a relevant jurisdiction;
• Experience and a good appreciation of the legal and regulatory framework and market practices applying to commercial lending, restructuring and insolvency;
• A good understanding of the conduct challenges and external developments in the treatment of customers in financial difficulty across a range of customer segments (SMEs through to Large Corporates);
• Post–qualifying legal experience in the above areas of expertise.

You'd get a benefits package that includes;

• A discretionary performance related bonus
• Generous pension contribution
• 30 Days leave plus bank holidays
• Private health cover

We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both expertly and personally to optimise your potential.

As a new colleague, you'll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued.

We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

Together we make it possible.