[Hiring] Legal Counsel @RBS

Role Description

This is an opportunity to join us in the Unsecured Lending and Financial Health and Support Legal team within Retail and Private Banking. This role will be offered for a period of 12 months.

As a Legal Counsel, you’ll manage a fast-paced and varied workload, supporting the unsecured lending parts of our Retail, Premier, and Private Banking businesses, as well as the Financial Health and Support team. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders at all levels and partner with colleagues across Legal, Governance & Regulatory Affairs to deliver timely, effective, and efficient advice, projects, and initiatives, either independently or as part of a team.

• Delivering strategic, commercial, and clear legal advice that’s easily understood by non-lawyers and provided at pace in line with business priorities
• Actively driving improvements in team operating practices and processes by identifying efficiencies and opportunities to save time and reduce costs through artificial intelligence (AI) and legal technology
• Managing legal costs through e-billing, auctions, and other cost-management tools, while fostering a culture of disciplined spending and strong financial controls

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience providing legal and commercial advice on transactions and projects, either in-house or within a leading UK law firm
• Customer-back mindset and appetite to leverage AI and technology
• Strong communication skills
• Solid understanding of the bank’s strategic priorities
• Commitment to delivering excellent service to stakeholders

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Retail, Premier, and Private banking activities, along with the commercial and regulatory environments they operate in and the associated legal issues
• Experience working with leading law firms, professional advisers, and consultants
• The ability to stay up to date with relevant legal and market developments and share them as needed

Hours

• 35 hours

Job Posting Closing Date

• Job Posting Closing Date is not yet published.

Ways of Working

• Remote First