Total 72 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Charlotte Square (EDICS), 38 Charlotte Square, EH2 4HQ, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ

This is an ad hoc position covering annual leave and absence, hours of work may vary but shift patterns are normally 12 hours duration, covering Monday - Sunday.

As part of a small team, you will need to be flexible to support your colleagues.

Substantial experience as a Corporate Security Officer is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

- Perform Security Duties in line with site procedures. To include patrols of site, reporting of issues, static security posts, control room cover and pass administration where required,

- Assist the Security Control Room Supervisor in all their duties,

- Act in emergency situations (e.g. fire evacuation or medical emergency) and administer First Aid and AED if required,

- Managing access to the site in line with policies and procedures,

- Ensure the safety and protection of the people, visitors, vendors, property, reputation and information of the client at all times, in a knowledgeable and service-oriented manner, ensuring an unobtrusive and comfortable environment,

- Demonstrate the core brand values and culture of both the client and ICTS, always promoting a positive image of both,

- Ensure a groomed and professional appearance at all times in line with Site procedures and Front of House standards,

- Produce and maintain any relevant, required documentation in support the operations (logbook, patrol reports, incident reports, etc.),

- Proactively refer to and review the procedures, familiarising yourself with any changes and provide suggestions to improve or enhance the level of service,

- Participate in training which is in place to achieve and maintain the level of service,

- Collaborative approach to working with other internal Client departments to ensure smooth, seamless operations,

- Maintain an alert and vigilant approach at all times, to determine any potential threats or changes within the work environment and take the appropriate steps in order to reduce disruption, loss or damage,

- Proactively promote security awareness,

- Identify, mitigate, respond and escalate to the Security Control Room any security threats / risks / incidents including suspect mail packages, bomb threats, surveillance, dawn raid, intruders, etc,

- Conduct searches of staff and property in line with local regulation, best practice and security certification in the very rare instances this may be required,

- Undertaking other reasonable security functions as required by the security management team and client.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

- 5 years checkable background,

- 3-5 years of experience in the corporate security industry,

- Documentation to prove eligibility to work within the UK, if applicable,

- Excellent command of English - both verbal and written,

- Computer literacy,

- SIA License (Security & CCTV),

- First Aid at Work,

- Experience in a Concierge/Hosting/Customer facing role within the corporate environment,

- Flexible, professional attitude and adept at working under pressure,

- Customer oriented with a passion for high-level service,

- Proactive approach, whilst maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times,

- Self-aware and motivated, able to participate in teams fully to achieve results,

- Neat and professional personal presentation,

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office,

- Proven track record of reliability and good time keeping,

- Team focused with a strong sense of mutual respect and support for colleagues.

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:
* Personal Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance Scheme
* Discount shopping platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.

This Program Assistant position is located Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing a range of diverse administrative support assignments that include spending a minimum of 25% of time assisting managers in evaluating programs and their effectiveness in delivering services. You will perform a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments in support of management efforts to evaluate, administer, and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of organizations and programs.
• Providing assistance to a program area which may include finance, human resources, model workplace, scheduling, or other core functional area. Work activities typically support multiple projects/programs and contribute to one or more organizational units and major subdivisions.
• Assisting managers and other employees in day-to-day operations of the office.
• Compiling, tracking, and analyzing data. Applying analytical techniques and methods to perform a variety of administrative and analytical duties in support of TSA field operations.
• Coordinating the implementation of new office policies and systems and writing policy and internal procedural guidance after clarifying applicability of past practice, emerging guidance, and established policies and procedures with seniors or subject-matter experts.
• Interacting with internal staff and external customers including managers and employees. Contacts involve exchanging information, tracking status, and coordinating efforts.
• Acting as a lead for other support staff to coordinate multiple assignments.
• Preparing complex and sensitive correspondence including evaluation and assessment of the impact of changes to policy, practices, or program characteristics in assigned area.
• Providing advanced computer assistance.
• Undertaking complete analytical studies of limited scope under the direction of a senior, supervisor, or manager
• Reviewing work of lower level administrative support staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Scheduling meetings including conducting analyses of agenda items and proposing recommendations for a range of administrative or program matters for which precedents have been established.
• Providing advice and guidance to employees, timekeepers, supervisors, financial management specialists, and human resource specialists on rules, regulations, and procedures relating to pay, including unusual situations where the guidelines require considerable interpretation and/or research of past precedents. Training staff to enter time-card data. Certifying time-cards and corrections each pay period and conducting random audits, to include the most difficult payroll issues.
• Acting as a point-of-contact with the National Finance Center (NFC) to resolve employee payroll issues.

Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry looking for a number of Legal Assistant to support throughout. This is a unique opportunity to support a large scale and, high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This role requires excellent attention to detail, due to the high volumes of documents which require rigorous legal analysis; strong interpersonal skills as you will be working closely with all members of the Inquiry; and flexibility and adaptability, working as part of a small project team, you will be expected to embrace and adapt to change as the project develops.

Contract to last until 31st March 2025. With a LTD day rate of £163.66 increasing to £165.34 from January.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a team of solicitors and Counsel to engage in a project to consider and analyse voluminous and complex evidence for use by the legal and Counsel team in their investigations.
• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
• Attending and participating in regular project planning meetings to discuss the project, as required.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with legal requirements and the ability to prioritise, organise, manage, store and retrieve information effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and experience of using these in a legal context.

Desirable Skills

• Good knowledge of Scots Law, the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree. Alternatively the role may suit those with paralegal experience.

Advert closing 21st November 2025.

If you are a Scottish qualified would like to apply for the Legal Assistant vacacny, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
SB/SE Deputy Commissioner Exam, Headquarters Examination, Exam Qual & Tech Support, FSEQ - Specialty

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Conducts independent examinations of the most complex estate and gift returns with a considerable number of complex and unusual issues requiring extensive tax law research, state law knowledge, investigation, and analysis.
• Determines the issues and audit techniques needed to resolve issues.
• Researches various complex Federal, state and foreign laws that may be without precedent or involve conflicting precedents to arrive at a determination of the federal estate and gift tax implications of the transactions.
• Determines the nature of included assets, analyzes transactions, investigates underlying facts, evaluates the fair market value of real estate, business interests, and other type of financial and investment assets for assigned returns.
• Conducts extensive legal research and analyzes the taxpayer's legal documents to identify the transferred interest.

Your new company

You will be joining a prestigious and reputable legal firm located in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. As an organisation, they are committed to your development and progression, offering a structured appraisal plan to help you grow with the firm.

Your new role


In this new and exciting role, you will be working in the central hub of the firm's support function, providing general legal administrative support to fee-earning groups, their PA's and other senior managers. You'll carry out a variety of tasks, including but not limited to;

• General administration (filing, scanning, printing, PDF conversions)
• File and document management
• Arranging travel
• Supporting the preparation of the fee earner billing process
• Process expenses
• Helping with ad-hoc projects when required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in legal administration or administration in a comparable environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive with the ability to find solutions
• Good time management and capable of working to deadlines
• Positive work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages

What you'll get in return


In return for your dedication and hard work, you'll receive a mix of development, wealth protection, lifestyle and health & wellbeing remuneration:

• Competitive annual salary
• Firmwide bonus plan
• Ability to buy /sell holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Sabbatical leave
• Railcard
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational health
• Private medical insurance and dental plan

And many more!


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

Join us as a Legal Counsel

• This is an excellent opportunity to join us as a Legal Counsel, where you’ll deliver the legal strategy and provide expert, accurate and cost-effective legal advice
• Your role will sit within our Litigation & Investigations team, so we’ll need you to have an understanding of associated legal issues
• You’ll be recognised as an expert in your field, and be exposed to stakeholders across the bank and externally
• We're offering this role for a period of 12 months

What you'll do

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to manage and coordinate the delivery of legal advice in relation to a litigation and investigations caseload. You’ll work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues to ensure the timely, effective and efficient delivery of legal and commercial advice, either directly or through a team.

Additionally, you’ll be:

• Making sure that legal advice is readily understandable to non-lawyers, delivered within relevant timescales, and manages and minimises legal risks
• Delivering continuous improvement in operating practices and processes, including identifying efficiencies, improvements and opportunities to reduce costs
• Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver litigation and investigation outcomes to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner
• Managing legal costs through the use of e-billing, auctions and other cost tools and driving a culture of disciplined cost management and controls

The skills you'll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience of providing legal and commercial advice in relation to litigation and investigations in-house, or in a leading UK law firm. We’ll expect you to have in depth knowledge of general banking law and practice, and the financial services industry, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships across the bank.

You’ll also need:

• Knowledge of litigation and investigations, the commercial environment within which it operates and associated legal issues
• Experience of working with leading law firms and other professional advisers and consultants
• The ability to keep up to date with and share relevant legal and market developments

Job Description

Place

Street Enforcement Officer
Waverley Court

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010
Hours: As stated below:

The working pattern for this post will be on a 4 on 4 off basis, which will be as followed:
Sunday – Thursday 1pm –12am, Friday and Saturday 2pm – 1am.

These posts have additional payments for variable working hours, night hours, supplements and weekend hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Street Enforcement Officers to undertake a variety of duties to improve the safety and quality of the street environment with a primary focus on enforcement by using delegated statutory functions. This will involve extensive communication and engagement with members of the public, businesses, other Council services and other stakeholders and may involve investigations and involvement in demanding and complex cases.

Applicants must have:
• Experience of working in an outcome driven and customer focussed environment.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the role and apply it to working practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with colleagues at all levels, customers, community group, partners and elected members.
• Accuracy and attention to detail – the post holder is required to gather evidence and record comprehensive information in relation to investigations and attention to detail is essential to ensure this is carried out in an accurate manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability – the post holder should be flexible and be able to adapt to different situations and changes in order to meet service demands.
• Desirable UK Driving License

This post is subject to a basic disclosure check.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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This Transportation Security Inspector position is located in Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems and entities regulated under the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series. You will perform selected assignments and progressively responsible inspection work such as:

• Conducting less complex inspections or portions of more complex inspections.
• Applying basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and on-the-job training (OJT), along with any limited experience gained prior to or after such training.
• Conducting regulatory inspections and investigations, and supporting criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Responding to security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participating in covert and overt test and audits, as well as vulnerability assessments.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security or safety problem.

This Program Analyst position is located Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) and the Deputy Federal Security Director (DFSD) at the airport.
• Supporting the mission of this organization by evaluating program operations and recommending solutions to management that will enhance overall program effectivenessand delivery.
• Analyzing program effectiveness and results, and developing recommendations to improve program delivery.
• Preparing reports to management describing program performance and recommending changes to program procedures, systems and processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Developing strategic plans, interpreting policy issues, and coordinating security issues and work with other departments or divisions.

Your new company


You will be joining a reputable legal firm located in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre.

Your new role


This exciting Legal PA position sits in the Finance and Projects team. The purpose of the role is to provide high quality, proactive and experienced PA support to a team of partners and fee earners.
Your main responsibilities include:

- Working with finance teams to support fee earners' financial performance
- Billing, accurately reporting and management of matter balances
- Help fee earners with event organisation, CRM tasks, CV updates, and support for bids and tenders
- Ensure all file management processes are undertaken correctly
- Comprehensive diary management
- Arranging travel
- Other administrative tasks


What you'll need to succeed


- Previous PA experience in a comparable environment- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail


What you'll get in return


- Competitive salary
(Contact Recruitment Consultant, Zoe Cobbett, for the full remuneration package)


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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At Kimpton Fitzroy London, we are looking for Night Security Officer to join to join the Security Team on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with an immediate start!

Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel’, because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!

You are always welcome here!

We are looking for a Night Security Officer who can commit to working on a 4 on 4 off basis, based on shift times between 20:00 – 08:00 each night.

Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel is in the heart of Bloomsbury just a 2 minute walk from Russell Square tube station where the Piccadilly line runs 24hrs a day on Fridays and Saturdays!

As a Night Security Officer, we will support you to:

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!

Our Security Officers are:

• Experienced Hotel Security Officers who gained their experience in a property of a similar size, standard and complexity.
• Experienced with working in all aspects of Security, including CCTV, and Person/ Building Protection.
• The holder of a valid SIA License
• Passionate about delivering great service and have a great understanding of Health and Safety.
• Willing to learn new things and work as part of a wider hotel team.

We are committed to offer and provide our Night Security Officers with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits.

So why work for us (aside from joining an awesome team)? Well, look no further!

• £33508.80 full time salary (£16.11 per hour) plus great IHG perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service. Plus, the opportunity to take part in volunteering days if you wish to do so.
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!
• Free meals whilst on duty!
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual.

Please click ‘apply’ now!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? Well, you’ll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Your new company

You will be joining a reputable law firm located in Edinburgh City Centre.


Your new role


As a Legal Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing PA, administrative and secretarial support to a small group of fee earners. Your key responsibilities include:

• Complex diary and mailbox management
• Drafting and proofreading important legal documents
• Booking of travel and other commitments, and organising catering and equipment
• Assisting with meetings and writing of minutes
• Being a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Managing the invoicing process (queries, sending of invoices and arranging purchase orders)
• Handling expenses
• General administrative tasks (filing, scanning, paper storage, organising etc.)

What you'll need to succeed

• Litigation experience is highly desirable
• Previous experience working as a Legal PA
• Adaptable and capable of grasping new legal systems
• A proactive individual who is happy to go the extra mile for their team and fee earners
• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail

What you'll get in return


For your dedication and hard work, you'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Annual holiday entitlement
• Annual volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary and company-wide bonus scheme

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Randstad C&P is excited to partner with a leading facilities management company in Edinburgh, and we're on the lookout for a talented Fire and Security Engineer to join their expanding team. If you're passionate about delivering top-notch technical expertise, installation, and maintenance of cutting-edge fire and security systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
• Secure Position: Full-time, permanent role
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Perks: Company van, fuel card, and pension scheme
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training and professional development

Key Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
• Performing system inspections, identifying potential issues, and ensuring optimal system performance
• Conducting routine servicing to meet industry standards
• Responding efficiently to emergency call-outs and resolving issues promptly
• Providing expert technical support and advice to clients on fire and security systems
• Maintaining accurate records and completing all required documentation in a timely manner

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a similar fire and security role
• Relevant certifications such as BAFE or FIA
• Strong technical knowledge of fire and security systems
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure
• Full UK driving license

Ready to take the next step?
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and become part of a team where your expertise is valued!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel

• This is an excellent opportunity to join us as a Managing Legal Counsel in the Business Banking & International Retail and Commercial Mid-Market legal team, where you’ll deliver the legal strategy and provide expert, accurate and cost-effective legal advice
• Your role will sit within our Commercial & Institutional business area, so we’ll need you to have an understanding of associated legal issues
• You’ll be recognised as an expert in your field, and be exposed to stakeholders across the bank and externally

What you'll do

We’re looking for an experienced Managing Legal Counsel to manage and coordinate the delivery of legal advice, supporting our Commercial & Institutional business. You’ll work closely with stakeholders and legal colleagues to ensure the timely, effective and efficient delivery of all issues, projects and initiatives, either directly or through a team.

Additionally, you’ll be:

• Managing the legal support that the team provides to the Commercial Mid-Market business with particular focus on the effective and efficient management of higher volume, lower risk legal queries and the essential support that we provide on commercial and institutional climate initiatives and third party partnerships
• Making sure that legal advice is readily understandable to non-lawyers, delivered within relevant timescales, and manages and minimises legal risks
• Delivering continuous improvement in and experimentation with operating practices and processes, including identifying efficiencies, improvements and opportunities to reduce costs
• Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner
• Managing legal costs through the use of e-billing, auctions and other cost tools and driving a culture of disciplined cost management and controls

The skills you'll need

We’ll expect you to have in depth knowledge of general banking law and practice, with significant experience in the financial services industry, alongside the ability to manage stakeholders and establish strong relationships across the bank. Strong leadership, line management and coaching skills are a must, coupled with experience of organising and motivating teams of professionals.

Ideally, you'll also have knowledge of asset finance, invoice finance, financial crime, privacy, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), restructuring and insolvency.

You’ll also need:

• To be qualified to practice as a solicitor in the United Kingdom
• Industry level knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment and issues within commercial and institutional banking
• The ability to keep up to date with and share relevant legal and market developments
• Expert knowledge of commercial and institutional banking business activities, products and legal issues
• The ability to recognise issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and evaluate and direct how they should be addressed and resolved