Legal Counsel

Overview

Excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with previous banking law experience to join this leading financial institution on a permanent basis.

As a Legal Counsel, you'll manage a fast-paced and varied workload, supporting the unsecured lending parts of our businesses. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and requirements

We're looking for a tech-first, driven, and commercially curious Legal Counsel. To succeed in this role, you'll need to be a qualified solicitor with experience providing legal and commercial advice on transactions and projects, either in-house or within a leading UK law firm. You'll also need to bring a customer-back mindset, an appetite to leverage AI and technology, and strong communication skills.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Banking & Finance

Experience Level: Mid Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Work arrangement: Full-time

Industry: Banking & Finance

Full-time

Date posted: 6 February 2026

Consultant: Victoria Pomfret

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates