General Counsel

General Counsel Financial Services

Cardiff Office/ Hybrid Working

I am working exclusively on behalf of a well-established UK financial services organisation seeking an experienced General Counsel.

This is a Board-facing leadership opportunity for an exceptional legal professional with significant experience operating within UK regulated financial services.

To be considered, you must have:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive senior in-house legal experience within banking, building societies or financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to UK deposit-taking institutions, including PRA, FCA, SM&CR and Consumer Duty.
• Experience advising Boards and Executive Committees on complex legal, governance and strategic matters.
• A proven track record of leading legal support through organisational transformation.
• Strong corporate governance experience. Company Secretariat experience is advantageous.

Further information will be shared with suitably qualified candidates following an initial discussion.

If your background aligns with the above, please submit your CV in confidence for consideration or contact Nicole Smith- Managing Consultant.