Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page

  • Manchester
  • £80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
As a Senior Legal Counsel in Manchester, you'll oversee payments, regulatory, and product development work, advising an in-house finance team on transactional and regulatory matters.Key responsibilities:
  • Provide legal support for the development and delivery of cash management services
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including cash management agreements, service contracts, and related documentation.
  • Advise on legal and regulatory risks associated with cash management operations across jurisdictions.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (product, risk, and compliance) to enable product innovation while ensuring legal compliance.
Hybrid role in dynamic in‑house teamGreat package and development opportunities on offerA successful Senior Legal Counsel will have:
  • 5+ PQE and relevant financial services experience from private practice or industry.
  • Cash Management/Payments experience (Treasury services, payments law, or transactional banking)
  • In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks
  • Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage high volume of work.
  • Team player mindset to seamlessly fit into a collaborative team
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
Join an award‑winning financial institution renowned for its global influence and modern, inclusive workplace culture. They offer cutting‑edge offices, wellness facilities, and robust diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, along with flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This forward‑thinking employer invests in continuous professional development and provides clear paths for growth.Senior Legal Counsel package:Salary c£100k plus benefits.Work for a well-known brand and large supportive team.Hybrid working from Manchester office.Good progression and development support.

Michael Page