Senior Legal Counsel, Edinburgh

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As a growing and ambitious company with an inclusive culture, we seek people to join our team who share . To deliver the exceptional levels of service we expect, our colleagues think of our clients, take ownership of their responsibilities and work together to deliver at pace. We call this ‘The Hampden Way’.

In return, we offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development, within a challenging and supportive environment. We also offer an excellent range of employee benefits.

Senior Legal Counsel, Edinburgh

Job Purpose:

To provide high quality, commercially focused advice and delivery across a broad range of matters, supporting the Chief Legal \& Corporate Affairs Officer and with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across the Bank. Operating within a small, team, the role combines a wide range of hands on legal work with company secretarial and wider governance responsibilities, including deputising for the Chief Legal \& Corporate Affairs Officer as required. The role holder will be involved in a wide variety of legal and governance matters, helping the Bank meet its legal and governance obligations while supporting the delivery of strategic business objectives within the agreed risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic and commercial legal and governance advice within a UK private banking context.


• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of documentation, including client and product documentation and commercial/supplier contracts.


• Support the delivery of strategic initiatives, change projects and new product development, balancing risk with commercial objectives.


• Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks, contributing to the development of frameworks, policies and processes.


• Support and deputise for the Chief Legal \& Corporate Affairs Officer, acting as a key day to day legal contact for the business.


• Act as Secretary for Management and Board level Committees, including preparing and collating papers, minuting meetings, and advising stakeholders on governance pathways and decision\-making.


• Key point of contact for shareholder matters, including responding to queries.


• Undertake legal and governance horizon scanning, providing insight and reporting on relevant developments.


• Manage external legal counsel, ensuring effective outcomes and cost control.


• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted adviser and translating complex issues into clear, actionable guidance.


• Contribute to the development of the legal function, including improving templates, processes and knowledge sharing.


• Handle business\-as\-usual legal queries, working flexibly across a broad range of issues and projects.


• Support and guide the adoption of technology, including AI, to enhance the delivery, efficiency, and insight of the Legal team.

• Qualified solicitor (Scotland or England \& Wales), with significant post\-qualification experience (typically 6\+ years) gained in private practice and/or in\-house.


• Strong technical expertise in commercial contracts and both personal and corporate law, with a sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to private banking.


• Experience operating in a highly regulated environment, ideally within banking, wealth management, or financial services, with a focus on delivering practical, business aligned legal advice.


• Adaptability and willingness to learn – the role will have broad responsibilities within a small business and the successful candidate will have to manage a broad range of competing priorities.


• The communication skills and gravitas to interact and influence and Board and executive level.


• Experience or a willingness to learn and devote a material portion of the role to company secretarial and corporate governance, including supporting Board and committees.


• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and influence decision\-making.


• Strong analytical and problem solving capability, with the ability to assess and proactively mitigate legal risk.


• The drive to operate autonomously within a small team, while maintaining a collaborative approach.


• Proven relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively across the Bank and external stakeholders.


• Highly organised, with strong prioritisation skills and ability to deliver at pace.

Interested in working at Hampden Bank?

If you would like to know more about the roles available or about working at Hampden Bank, please contact our People Team.

Benefits
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In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

38 days annual leave, including public holidays

Salary exchange pension scheme

Discretionary variable pay award

Discretionary company share option

Group Life Assurance scheme

Private Medical Health Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteering program

Give as you earn

Season ticket loan scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Annual flu vaccination

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