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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on regulatory matters, corporate governance, and risk management within the UK banking sector, while effectively managing legal disputes and external counsel. Capable of leading legal training initiatives and developing legal policies to support strategic business objectives.
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Legal QualificationUK Banking Regulatory KnowledgeDrafting And Negotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementDispute Management
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceCorporate GovernanceRisk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceContract DraftingLitigation ManagementDue DiligenceLegal Policy DevelopmentTransaction DocumentationLegal Training
Soft Skills
Strong JudgementProfessional IntegrityConflict RecognitionClear CommunicationPrioritization
Certifications & Qualifications
Solicitor QualificationBarrister Qualification
Industry Keywords
Challenger BankFintechFinancial ServicesCorporate Decision MakingShareholder Matters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead legal advice and support across Kroo Bank
- Advise senior management, the Board and business teams on regulatory matters, commercial contracts, corporate governance, risk management and strategic initiatives
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations and regulatory guidance and assess their implications
- Work with Risk, Compliance and business owners to identify appropriate action
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, partners and other third parties
- Advise on Board governance, shareholder matters, directors’ responsibilities and corporate decision making
- Manage legal disputes, litigation and settlement negotiations
- Oversee external counsel and achieve proportionate outcomes
- Identify and manage legal risks, maintain controls and escalate material concerns
- Develop legal policies, procedures, templates and review processes
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and structured asset and debt solutions
- Coordinate legal due diligence and negotiate transaction documents
- Manage external legal advisers, legal costs and budgets
- Provide legal training and guidance to colleagues
- Line-manage and develop the Assistant Company Secretary
- Report to the Chief Executive Officer
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and provide practical advice that supports business objectives while managing legal risk
- Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment affecting UK banks
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to advise on corporate governance, Board responsibilities and shareholder matters
- Experience supporting strategic transactions through effective due diligence and documentation
- Sound judgement in identifying legal risks, recommending proportionate controls and escalating material concerns promptly
- Ability to manage disputes, litigation and external legal advisers effectively
- Professional independence and integrity
- Ability to recognise conflicts of interest and protect confidential and legally privileged information
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prioritise competing demands according to risk and business needs
- Ability to lead and develop colleagues and deliver practical legal training
- A recognised legal qualification, such as qualification as a solicitor or barrister
- Substantial relevant experience advising on UK banking and financial services matters
- Experience advising senior management and Boards on complex legal issues
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience in a challenger bank, fintech or growing regulated business is highly desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days of annual leave
- Eight bank holidays
- One Kroo bank holiday on 24 June
- One day off during the week of your birthday
- Three personal days
- Up to four hours per month of employer sponsored volunteering time
- Access to Spill mental health support
- Workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer contribution
- MacBook laptop
- Contribution towards home office setup if required
- Central London office near London Bridge
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Car scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Development opportunities
- Healthcare cover for you and your nuclear family through Vitality
- Hybrid working with remote working on remaining days