Senior Legal Counsel

At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We're not just delivering banking services - we're building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long-standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

What you will do

• Acting as a key point of contact for financial services regulatory matters, advising on FCA/PRA frameworks, interpreting obligations, and supporting regulatory change initiatives
• Providing legal advice across business projects and day-to-day operations, with a focus on financial services regulation alongside commercial, corporate, and dispute-related matters
• Supporting the Bank's strategy and the effective management of legal and regulatory risk, identifying issues and escalating where appropriate
• Building strong relationships across Legal, Compliance, Risk and the wider business, while contributing to a high-performing, collaborative legal team
• Delivering training and horizon scanning on legal and regulatory developments, and supporting engagement with external advisers, industry bodies and regulators

What you will need

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with at least 5 years post qualification experience
• Have trained and qualified in private practice at a "top 50" law firm (or equivalent), and/or gained post-qualification experience in such an environment
• Have significant experience in the financial services sector, with a strong focus on financial services regulatory law and practice
• Demonstrate the ability to apply FCA/PRA regulatory requirements in a practical, commercially focused way
• Have the flexibility and capability to support a range of broader legal disciplines, including commercial contracts, corporate matters, and litigation
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

Our promise to you

• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!)