Description
We are seeking a Payments Regulatory Lawyer to join our Corporate Bank Legal Team. The successful candidate will provide regulatory and product-focused legal advice to the Commercial Issuing business.
The role involves ensuring payment activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and helping the bank manage legal risks associated with these activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
- Providing legal advice and support to the bank's payments-related activities
- Representing the bank in legal proceedings related to payment services
- Creating and reviewing legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Pro-actively identifying and communicating changes to laws, rules, and regulations
As a Vice President, you will be expected to contribute to setting strategy, driving requirements, and making recommendations for change. You will plan resources, budgets, and policies, and manage and maintain policies and processes.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified solicitor status
- In-depth knowledge of and experience advising on the Second Payment Services Directive and the Payments Service Regulations
- Understanding of the Consumer Credit Act
- Detailed understanding of the Strong Customer Authentication requirements and the relevant Regulatory Technical Standards
- Considerable communication and influencing skills
- Analysis, judgment, self-starter, and integrity
This role can be located in Northampton, Birmingham, or Manchester.