Logo of Huzzle

Lawyer - Everyday Banking Team

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Chester
  • Quick Apply
    16hrs left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with 2+ years’ experience, strong relationship skills, legal expertise in banking law, and the ability to embrace technology and manage competing demands.
  • You will advise on banking products, support transformation projects, collaborate with legal teams, and offer legal expertise to enhance customer outcomes and business relationships.

Requirements

  • - A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience
  • - Ability to interpret and apply legislation and regulatory rules/expectations
  • - Strong collaborative relationship-building skills
  • - Problem-solving and innovative thinking
  • - Highly motivated self-starter
  • - Capable communicator confident in engaging with team members across a variety of divisions
  • - Sound legal, commercial and risk judgment
  • - Embrace technology and champion its benefits
  • - Ability to balance multiple competing demands
  • - Knowledge of retail banking law, general consumer law and FCA principles and rules
  • - Familiarity with Payment Services Regulations, Payment Accounts Regulations, and other relevant requirements
  • - Understanding of industry initiatives such as Open Banking and LINK/access to cash arrangements
  • - Relevant expertise and transferable skills with a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Your focus will be on the wide range of matters that relate to personal bank and savings accounts.
  • You’ll also support transformation projects, assisting in the delivery of changes to products and services.
  • You’ll play a key role advising on a wide variety of retail banking initiatives, including new and existing products and services, digital propositions, existing and upcoming law and regulation, adding value to core business areas of the Group.
  • You’ll also support new partnerships with third parties that meet our customers’ needs beyond banking, adding value and deepening relationships.
  • You’ll offer insightful, high-quality legal expertise and commercial advice to Everyday Banking colleagues and their support areas (including relevant business platform teams) and facilitate the delivery of excellent outcomes for customers and the Group.
  • You’ll collaborate with other legal teams and join Consumer Legal and Legal & Secretariat initiatives.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Lawyer - Everyday Banking.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in Chester, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Halifax, or Edinburgh.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role is full-time.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £87,552 - £97,280.

What type of working pattern does this role follow?

The working pattern is hybrid, involving at least two days per week, or 40% of the time, at one of our office sites.

What experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience is required for this role.

What types of legal matters will I be focusing on?

You will focus on personal bank and savings account matters, as well as support other Consumer Legal teams and initiatives.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the position offers excellent training and progression opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

What benefits are provided in addition to the salary?

Benefits include a generous pension contribution of up to 15%, annual bonus awards, share schemes, adaptable lifestyle benefits, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and generous parental leave policies.

What type of legal knowledge is preferred for this role?

Knowledge of retail banking law, general consumer law, FCA principles, Payment Services Regulations, and industry initiatives such as Open Banking is preferred.

Does the company provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, the company ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Is collaborative work within the team encouraged?

Yes, building strong collaborative relationships and engaging with team members across various divisions is encouraged.

What qualities are sought in a candidate for this position?

The ideal candidate should be curious, versatile, enthusiastic, able to solve problems, a self-starter, a capable communicator, and someone who embraces technology.

Helping Britain Prosper

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We're part of an ever-changing industry and are currently on a journey to shape the financial services of the future, whilst supporting our customers’ changing needs. The scale and reach of our Group means we can offer a broad range of opportunities to learn, grow and develop. Our values-led culture and approach to inclusion and diversity means we can all make a real difference together. Our purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good.

Culture & Values

  • People-first

    We put people first to go further for customers.

  • Bold

    We’re bold, we take action and innovate.

  • Inclusive

    We’re inclusive to value everyone.

  • Sustainable

    We champion sustainability to care for our planet.

  • Trust

    We trust each other to achieve more together.

Benefits

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.

  • Health and wellbeing

    We encourage a culture of wellbeing and inclusivity, and provide a range of health and wellbeing services to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

  • Holiday allowance

    We offer a generous holiday allowance to enable you achieve a healthy work/life balance. You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday, rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade. Bank holidays are in addition to this, and you’ll have the opportunity to buy or sell the equivalent of a week’s holiday through our ‘Flex’ scheme.

  • Family leave

    From day one you’ll be able to have up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave. Shared parental leave is created when maternity or adoption leave is ended early. If you are an eligible partner you could receive up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave.

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.