Legal Counsel

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister
• Ideally 8–12 years’ PQE
• Strong experience within the banking team of a UK law firm
• Extensive experience advising on lending transactions, loan documentation and corporate security
• Good knowledge and recent experience of insolvency and restructuring

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Syndicated lending or housing association lending
• In-house legal experience within a retail financial institution
• Legal advice on regulatory matters, preferably in relation to retail banking
• Consumer credit legislation and regulation
• Financial crime, AML or fraud
• Technology and digital initiatives within financial services
• Payment services regulations
• General banking legal advice

What will make you successful?

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, commercially minded, pragmatic and confident working with senior stakeholders. You’ll need excellent judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

Danske Bank is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Hybrid working: Our hybrid approach is based on being “Better when Together”, with colleagues normally spending a minimum of 3 days per week at their base location and up to 2 days working remotely.

If you’re an experienced banking lawyer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a leading financial institution, we’d love to hear from you.