Deputy General Counsel

An excellent opportunity for a Deputy General Counsel to join a leading financial services organisation in the West Midlands, with hybrid working requiring two days a week in the office.This is a highly visible role advising Board and Executive stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory, governance and commercial matters while helping shape the organisation''s approach to legal risk.Client DetailsOur client is a well established and purpose led financial services organisation with a strong reputation for putting customers, colleagues and communities at the heart of its decision making.The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and continues to invest in its people, technology and long term growth. It has received significant external recognition for its workplace culture, responsible business practices and commitment to colleague wellbeing and development.DescriptionThe Deputy General Counsel will be: Providing strategic and pragmatic legal advice to the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders across legal, regulatory, governance and commercial matters Leading the identification and management of legal risk, monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their impact across the organisation Providing specialist advice across FCA and PRA regulation, the Building Societies Act, Consumer Duty, mortgage lending, savings products, operational resilience and financial services legislation Leading legal support on major commercial contracts, ..... full job details .....